Rental Truck Regulations for Travel
When rental trucks travel on highways and interstates, size, weight and load regulations, as well as speed and lane restrictions, are in effect. Because rental truck regulations vary from state to state, drivers should check the states' DMV website.
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Types
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Some states require all trucks, regardless of the type, to stop at weigh-in stations and follow the regulations for speed limits and lane restrictions. Federal Trucking Regulations list other types of truck regulations that might also apply to rental trucks.
Size
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Any size rental truck that is carrying more than 10,000 pounds are required to stop at weigh-in stations. Trucks loaded with a lot of cargo might not be inspected at weigh-in stations, but drivers could be pulled over by state police or at state border checkpoints to have their goods checked.
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Considerations
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To ensure rental truck drivers abide by all travel regulations, they should consider stopping at all weigh-in stations in every state or risk potential fines. Also, to avoid any other fines, follow the speed limits and lane restrictions that apply to trucks even if they might not apply to rental trucks.
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References
- Jim The Trucker: Are Rental Trucks Required to Stop at Weigh Stations?
- Maryland Department of Transportation: Does a Rental Truck Hauling Personal Property Have to Stop at Weigh Stations?
- TruckRental: Safe Driving Tips - Cautious Driving with Truck Rental
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): Truck Driver Regulations
Resources
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