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converter dolly plates/registration?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mugurpe, Aug 31, 2017.

  1. Aug 31, 2017 #1
    mugurpe

    mugurpe Medium Load Member

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    I'm having a tough time finding any definitive info on how you register a converter dolly in massachusetts, if you you even need to at all. Is it just a trailer? Any info would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    mugurpe, Aug 31, 2017
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  3. Aug 31, 2017 #2
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    I never heard of plating a dolly, I've got a couple and never saw them on the list for licenses.
     
    Ridgeline, Aug 31, 2017
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    mugurpe and Bean Jr. Thank this.
  4. Sep 1, 2017 #3
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    In Ca. you register a dolly (con gear) but not a U-Haul type car tow dolly !
     
    Allow Me., Sep 1, 2017
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  5. Sep 1, 2017 #4
    crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Generally speaking if you always have it between two trailers it may not need plated. If it will be pulled behind one trailer or tractor without trailer behind it , you will need plates lights etc.
     
    crb, Sep 1, 2017
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  7. Sep 1, 2017 #5
    Tug Toy

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    Some states don't require trailer plate if under 8' long I think?
     
    Tug Toy, Sep 1, 2017
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  8. Sep 1, 2017 #6
    dumptruck89

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    I've seen fed ex converter dollies with I think mass plates, my father in law said they had to get them registered in order to tow them as the "last trailer" so to speak. I would imagine a good insurance agent could find out for you.
     
    dumptruck89, Sep 1, 2017
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  9. Apr 27, 2018 #8
    kayzacknate

    kayzacknate Bobtail Member

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  10. Apr 27, 2018 #8
    Russian Rabbit

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    We don't have any plates on dollys and we tow with IMPUNITY. Behind one trailer and without another trailer hooked up and occasionally with bobtail. But we're ups. Your results may vary.
     
    Russian Rabbit, Apr 27, 2018
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