DOT Physical with eye exam

Originally Posted by matador

Alright- so keep it under 26000#, and we're good with IFTA.

The sad part was that I got a Lieutenant at the WYDOT office.

What other "fun stuff" do I have to look forwards to with DOT numbers?

Thanks!

Matador: here's what I have in my notes, in no particular order.

Getting the USDOT number is easy. Just search online. No cost. Info needs to be updated every two years. ****SAVE YOUR PIN NUMBER***

Annual inspection on power unit. $75

UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) again search online. $75 annually.

DOT Annual (for me, bi-annual for most) physical exam. $100 depending on your health Ins.

Now also as I mentioned before, you need a trip permit every time you cross state lines. $15 leaving, $15 coming back. This is NOT the fuel permit, totally different. I got "Apportioned Vehicle" plates, then you don't need a trip permit. You do need to keep track of how many miles in each state, and roads traveled, and report that annually.

Now, once they tell you your USDOT number, a state highway guy/gal will come to your place of work within 6 mo. Or so. This guy/gal will perform your safety audit. I was lucky and got a dude that was very helpful.

Get yourself a file cabinet for all your fun papers. What you need:
Copy of driving record.
Insurance paperwork.
Paperwork for all the stuff I mentioned above.
Certificate of violations.
Job application.
Vehicle service due status reports for truck and trailer.
Accident register.
Maintenance repair receipts.
Log books.

It's also a good idea to have a pre-trip inspection book. Not mandatory under 26k, but a good CYA move.

I'm sure I'll be thinking of more stuff, but like I said, this was the stuff in my notes.