AboutRichard Expertise Professional towing and recovery operator for 29 Plus years, dealing with light to heavy duty towing operations... Nationally certified by various agencies - associations..
I know that many people do not understand vehicle towing when ordered by Law Enforcement or from Private Property Parking lots, which I will try to help with. BUT, I am not versed in RV TOWING ISSUES, or actual law cases or proposed cases...
Experience I have 29+ years of towing experience dealing with everything from Light duty ( cars and pickups ) to tractor trailer rigs, motor homes and buses.. Motor clubs to police calls, lockouts to jumpstarts and tows. I have experienced alot of fun times doing my job. Some have been good experiences and some of have been heart wrenching experiences.
Organizations Been affiliated with TRAA(towing and recovery association of america), Oregon Tow Truck Association, Washington Tow Truck Association, Wyoming Tow Truck Association , and Alabama Tow Truck Association
Publications Tow Times Magazine
American Towman
STA Phantom Towing News
Towing and Recovery Phootnotes
Education/Credentials TRAA Heavy duty Trained operator 1987
TRAA Management Classes 1986
Wreckmaster training programs (since 1992)
Several other training programs (to many to list )
Expert: Richard Date: 6/29/2008 Subject: Dot numbers, etc.
Question I am about to put my new welding truck on the road. My equipment is permanently attached to the truck and I will be towing a 21' camper trailer. Do I need DOT numbers? Do I have to carry a log book?
Answer well as far as I know if they truck is registered as a commercial vehicle and is over a gross weight of 10,000 pounds you will need DOT numbers, a log book if traveling over 100 air miles or traveling interstate, and you will need a medical card...
You can check out the US Department of Transportation web site and there you will find all kinds of answers to your questions on if and what you will need.
