Registering M929 in Texas

[Super08Duty]

Sorry if this has already been posted before, but i was wondering what all is needed to make a 929A2 dump truck legal in texas. The truck has excellent air brakes with no leaks in the system, has working head lights, tail lights, turn signals, running lights, reverse lights, and horn. It does not have hazard/emergency flashers. Im assuming one would need a CDL to operate this size truck on the road, but have also heard otherwise if its being used for personal use.

Any help or links to other related threads would be greatly appreciated.

 

[davo727]

OK I found the popcorn opcorn:

 

[davo727]

Welcome to the site

 

[MtnSnow]

It does have hazard/emergency flashers. It's on the turnsignal.....Read the operators TM to learn how to activate them. You either have a little tab you push down sightly which allows you to move the turnsignal handle to another position to the "Right" or it has a lever you pull on to again allow you to move it into another position that is after the "Right" turn

 

[davo727]

Here is a thread about Texas Former Military Vehicle registration

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?67255-Texas-FMV-Laws-(Former-Military-Vehicles)

 

[davo727]

That FMV registration has wording in it something to the effect that the vehicle is for parades and display and maintenance runs so as far as your dump truck do you think you can get away with running sand and gravel with it every day?

You might stay lucky or you might not.

 

[davo727]

If you register yourself with the Texas comptroller and get a Texas farm exemption number you may be able to register the dump truck as a farm truck which will allow you full use of it within 150 miles of home.

I tried to do the correct and fully legal registration on a GMC C7000 dump truck 30,000 gvw and found out that it requires a Texas motor carrier number and a $500,000 liability coverage requirement. And Texas requires a Federal motor carrier number first before they will issue the state motor carrier number.

Oh and the $500K liability policy for a 30K pound dump truck in Texas for me was going to be $9000 a year with my perfect driving record and 48 yrs old.

So that is the end of my dump truck deal. Truck is for sale.

 

[Warthog]

It all depends on how you plan to use it. If you are using it to "work" then all the federal rules apply.

If you want to use it just for parades then there many options.

We need more info in order to help you

 

[mkcoen]

Im assuming one would need a CDL to operate this size truck on the road, but have also heard otherwise if its being used for personal use.

In Texas you need either a Class A or Class B license depending on whether you're going to haul a trailer or just drive the truck. It does not need to be a CDL if the truck won't be used for commercial purposes but still needs to be one of the above. A Class C (regular driver's license) won't cut it even if it's registered as a FMV.

 

[Super08Duty]

The truck will be used to haul clay and fill from one property to the next, which is less than a quarter mile one way. As of now, I plan to use it for personal use only, and will only need it on the road for roughly one week per month. I've tossed around the idea of using it for a potential business, as well as a trailer for moving a 7 ton excavator short distances. I know I'll need a cdl for that, but would i be better off just getting a cdl and registering the truck for commercial use, or take it one step at a time registering it as a personal truck only? Also, i have a Texas farm exemption.

I'll have to take a second look at the turn signal lever to see if it has a switch for hazards. I remember seeing something, but can't remember if it was functional.

Thank you all for the help thus far. Lots of great info on this site.

 

[saddamsnightmare]

April 25th, 2015.

It seems to me for you to have a "Farm" title on a vehicle in Texas, you DO have to have more then 10 acres under farming. In West Virginia you could have a 1 acre farm, it depended on the value of the products produced annually. 150 mile range from home on a farm plate? In Texas that might take you to the next big town.....

Good luck!

 

[NDT]

You need Texas Truck registration for 55,000 lbs. You need USDOT and TXDMV registation. You need a TDL class B. Former Military is out of class for what you wish to do.

 

[Super08Duty]

That is what I'll do then. Thanks for all the help fellas.