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Who is required to have a USDOT number?

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Does an Approved Equipment Certificate have to be updated each year?

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Does a farm vehicle weighing over 26,000 lbs. qualify for the non-CDL exemptions?

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Are headache racks required on trucks?

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How many straps do I need for hauling hay?

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What is a "covered farm vehicle"?

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Can I travel overweight on my hay permit (i.e. seasonal permit) on the interstate?

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Can a vehicle legally carry 46,000 pounds if the manufacturer's plate shows a GVWR of 37,000 pounds?

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Can you use the weight of a piece of equipment being towed to determine the combined gross vehicle weight or weight rating?

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Does the intrastate exemption apply to a vehicle 26,000 pounds or less or to a vehicle combination 26,000 pounds or less?

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