I never even thought this would happen.
I got pulled over almost 2 weeks ago by the D.O.T. cop (semi truck cop). I asked him what I did wrong. He said nothing. Just give me your DOT number. Well, I just learned something new. I didn't have one, nor did I know that it was needed. My truck weights gvwr over 10k pounds, which makes fall in the category of needing one. He was nice enough to give me a warning and give me 15days to get this setup. "no problem" I said, and thanked him.
Here's the problem.
Two things are needed to be legally able to drive with your dot number.
-Truck needs a certification from a dot mechanic- No problem
-I need to get a physical from a dot certified doctor- there's my problem
-My health is top notch. I don't smoke, drink, have good eye sight, etc. But...I take medicine to prevent seizures. I haven't had a partial seizure in over 6 years, or a grand mal seizure in over 18 years. They have a problem with this being a factor. Sure, you can drive a normal car, but you can't drive a box truck????
I never thought this would happen, because I assumed that when I bought this truck, since a CDL isn't needed, then I should be fine
I have almost $12k invested in this truck, and I feel a stupid law is stealing this from me.
Tell me which is more dangerous in a car accident...Pulling a trailer or driving a 12ft. box truck???
I'm currently looking for an exemption to fill out, so please keep your fingers crossed for me. Might have to park this truck if I can't do anything. If anyone has any experience in this factor, please let me know
I got pulled over almost 2 weeks ago by the D.O.T. cop (semi truck cop). I asked him what I did wrong. He said nothing. Just give me your DOT number. Well, I just learned something new. I didn't have one, nor did I know that it was needed. My truck weights gvwr over 10k pounds, which makes fall in the category of needing one. He was nice enough to give me a warning and give me 15days to get this setup. "no problem" I said, and thanked him.
Here's the problem.
Two things are needed to be legally able to drive with your dot number.
-Truck needs a certification from a dot mechanic- No problem
-I need to get a physical from a dot certified doctor- there's my problem
-My health is top notch. I don't smoke, drink, have good eye sight, etc. But...I take medicine to prevent seizures. I haven't had a partial seizure in over 6 years, or a grand mal seizure in over 18 years. They have a problem with this being a factor. Sure, you can drive a normal car, but you can't drive a box truck????
I never thought this would happen, because I assumed that when I bought this truck, since a CDL isn't needed, then I should be fine
I have almost $12k invested in this truck, and I feel a stupid law is stealing this from me.
Tell me which is more dangerous in a car accident...Pulling a trailer or driving a 12ft. box truck???
I'm currently looking for an exemption to fill out, so please keep your fingers crossed for me. Might have to park this truck if I can't do anything. If anyone has any experience in this factor, please let me know