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farmall_51 01-04-2009 18:12:59 75.23.80.139 2924 Report to Moderator	Do you have d plates? Have you had the safety stickers on both the truck and trailer? Do you strap the load acording to the law? I work for IDOT and asked that same question to the head truck enforcement officer. I'm friends with. He told me a couple of things, One Hes loves to get contractors carring skid steers, two make sure you have your safety stickers, three no matter what stop at a scale unless your below the weight limit. The skid steer on trailer behind a 3/4 ton truck, is a favorite of cops because they know your over weight. Most contractors use a med to heavy car hauler trailer. And most people dont cross chain the skid steer. If you have d plates you always have to stop. But one thing i was told if i did get stop is tell the cop " that its a hobby" aka not for hire, you'll get a ticket and fines for sure.Good luck. [Reply]   [No Email]
Brian Jasper co. Ia 01-25-2009 10:33:28 67.142.130.14 3024 Report to Moderator	farmall 51, what's a "D Plate"? In Iowa a "D" plate is a dealer plate for vehicle dealers and it would be illegal to haul anything in a truck with one. Hauling a skid loader with a 3/4 ton truck does not automatically mean you're overweight. When you register a trailer in Iowa it depends on which type it is. A goose neck 5th wheel type cargo trailer, requires the power unit to carry the amount of licensed weight. If it is a bumper hitch trailer, then the trailer is licensed for the weight. If the trailer has any type of living quarters permanently attached to it, it's licensed as an RV.   [Reply]   [No Email]