Personal Box Truck

Hi everybody

So I've done tons of research on this topic and all the various regulations are making my head spin. I've acquired an ex-UHaul F350 14', unladen weight 7540 lbs. and 11,000 lbs. GVW. It is literally my garage, as I live in an apartment and still like to work on (my own) project bikes. The only time it will actually be moved is for smog and transporting my personal possessions while moving. I'm in California and calling the DMV commercial vehicle department has been a dead end, as in they just transfer me to a line that nobody seems to answer. Some of my questions (thank you in advance for any answers/insight)...

It seems I need commercial insurance (is this a 'straight truck'?), how much damage do these trucks realistically do? I don't want an anemic policy in case the worst happens.
Do I need an MCP #? I've read through motor carrier permit handbook and it's clear as mud
Do I need to keep a logbook? Only time I can see myself driving >100 miles is if/when I move
What do I do about weight scales? I've never gone through one and it seems like I'd be holding up people actually trucking for a living.

I probably should have researched this better in advance, but I'm in love with the space it affords me. I considered a trailer originally, but I don't have a suitable tow vehicle, nor the driving skill to cram it into the parking.

Thank you if you've read through this, I hope somebody can help

 

Thanks for the responses, I'll try calling another insurance agent to try and figure this out. A Geico agent already told me I had to get a commercial policy... which was pricey. He seemed confused that I had 0 commercial purposes for it.

KeithT1967 - Even pickup trucks need commercial license plates here, oddly. I transplanted here from NJ so all the extra red tape is pretty new

VisionLogistics - Yes, zero commercial use. No racing, flea markets, nothing. I finally found a webpage with info on weigh scale requirements on California's site that wasn't a broken link, though I had to navigate through a few out of date ones to get there. Apparently even vans (!) have to stop. It appears that U-haul type trucks are counted as 'motor trucks' and must stop. Though I really wonder if the real world differs from this... how would anybody get anywhere on time with this rule? Do I just need to move when the scales are closed? And thanks for the welcome!

buzzarddriver - I've read about the markings... does putting "Not For Hire" or "Private Vehicle" help?

Thanks again for the quick answers. Just looking through all these regulations, I find it miraculous that stuff actually gets shipped