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Renting a tractor/trailer for a private move.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by wadboy73, Feb 5, 2013.

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  1. Feb 5, 2013 #1
    wadboy73

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    Hello everbody:)

    I have an out of the park question. Has anyone ever rented a tractor/trailer for personal use, i.e moving household goods? I have held a CDL-A for ninteen years, but have not driven for a carrier in about eight. I have no doubt that I can walk into my local Ryder or Penske (having done business with both) and rent something, but making the trip would certainly raise flags with DOT and any chicken coops I would need to cross. I guess I'm more concerned about how legal are you, not running under an authority, per se, being its your personal property. I am curious to know everybodys thoughts on the matter.

    I have rented straight trucks (w/air brakes) in the past for stuff locally, but never a tractor/trailer.
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2013 #2
    MNdriver

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    It's not concidered a commercial or HHG move. Private, "Not for hire" so not regulated.


    Just make #### sure you put something on the side of the truck that says to that effect.
     
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    WV_Daddys_Girl

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    If ever in doubt, check with your local DOT and explain your situation to them. I would assume that rules & regulations made for commercial carriers would apply to you regardless of what you are transporting - you are still driving a vehicle that is required to have a CDL driver.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2013 #4
    wadboy73

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    I would certainly be covering my bases as far as driver regulations go. Log books, pre-trip insp's, etc.
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2013 #5
    MNdriver

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    Not for a private move. You are not in a commercial operation.
     
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  8. Feb 5, 2013 #6
    Ubu

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    I would cover all bases as well but I’m not sure you even need a CDL at all. From Michigan’s CDL Manual under the “The following people do NOT need a Commercial Driver License (CDL):” Section……….

    INDIVIDUALS: Operating motor homes or other vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members, for non-business purposes.

    Better safe then sorry.
     
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  9. Feb 5, 2013 #7
    NYROADIE

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    Why not just call (IIRC) R&L Carriers? I think its them that will drop a mt at your door then pick it up and move it to the new location and drop it. Gotta be cheaper than you renting both and it sitting idle while loading/unloading plus no hassles at coops!
     
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    WV_Daddys_Girl

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    Yea, I realized after I hit "post" that I'm outta my league on that question....
     
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    MNdriver

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    Then we shall Taunt you again.....
     
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    Tonythetruckerdude

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    NOT FOR HIRE...is your friend.
     
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