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Can I pull a boat behind my RV (multiple trailers) with my truck?

Yes.The first trailer must be equipped with an anti-sway mechanism (unless its a fifth wheel trailer), and the second trailer must have service brakes acting on at least one axle of the trailer. Every motor vehicle and every combination of vehicles shall have a service braking system which will stop such vehicle or combination within

Can I pull a boat behind my RV (multiple trailers) with my truck?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Do unladen (empty) vehicles have to stop at weigh stations?

Yes.The weigh stations are used for inspecting vehicles also, not just weighing. If the vehicle meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the weigh station is open, it must stop.

Do unladen (empty) vehicles have to stop at weigh stations?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

How do I obtain a USDOT number?

A USDOT number must be obtained from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The process will take about 30 minutes and is completed on-line, free of charge. Visit: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration

How do I obtain a USDOT number?High Touch2022-10-31T15:22:59-05:00

Can I pull two-bumper-pull-trailers (commonly called ball on ball) behind my truck?

Yes.There is no restriction in Kansas as to the type of trailer connections or prohibiting the pulling of two bumper pull trailers in combination.

Can I pull two-bumper-pull-trailers (commonly called ball on ball) behind my truck?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Do all haz-mat loads have to stop at weigh stations?

You must stop like all other regulated vehiclesUnless your vehicle is equipped with PrePass or DriveWyze services then you are not required to stop if you receive the bypass from the device. There is no specific requirement for haz-mat loads to stop.

Do all haz-mat loads have to stop at weigh stations?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Are there any exceptions to needing a USDOT number?

Yes. Limited exceptions are found in 49 CFR §390.3T, such as for the occasional transportation of personal property (e.g., renting a truck to move your family and personal belongings).

Are there any exceptions to needing a USDOT number?High Touch2025-01-29T14:39:30-06:00

Are there any exceptions to obtaining a USDOT number for intrastate commerce (wholly within Kansas)?

YesIn addition to the exceptions found in 49 CFR §390.3T for interstate commerce, KSA 66-1,129(c)(1) (8) provides exceptions to the requirement for some intrastate operations. One of the most common exceptions is for private carriers, operating wholly within Kansas, between 10,001 and 26,000 lbs., with Kansas registration on the power unit. Such vehicles are

Are there any exceptions to obtaining a USDOT number for intrastate commerce (wholly within Kansas)?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

When do I need a commercial driver’s license (CDL)

If you drive a vehicle or vehicles that meets the following definition, a CDL is required (49 CFR §383.5):Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle is a:Combination Vehicle (Group A) - having a gross combination weight rating

When do I need a commercial driver’s license (CDL)High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Does the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) issue KDOT numbers for intrastate commerce?

No. KDOT only issues oversize load permits. Otherwise, they have very little bearing on commercial vehicle regulations in Kansas.

Does the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) issue KDOT numbers for intrastate commerce?High Touch2025-01-29T14:40:32-06:00

Do I need a medical certification/card or operate a CMV in Kansas?

Yes, unless you meet one of the five exceptions to the medical certification requirements found in 49 CFR §391.2, or meet the intrastate exceptions found in KSA 66-1,129(c).The five federal exceptions to the medical card requirement are:Custom harvestersApiarian industries (beekeepers)Certain farm vehicle drivers (non-articulated farm vehicles)Covered farm vehiclesPipeline welders operating vehicles not over 15,000 lbs.

Do I need a medical certification/card or operate a CMV in Kansas?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

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