Dangers of blogging

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You're right, Bigmon! It's 2 but I don't know yet who's the other guy is

[b00m]

How about when you post stuff online dont post it with your real info in there.That way,if they check out the stuff cant really tell anything at all.Is that simple!!!

[Musicman]

The only problem I have is this: plates have been stripped off my truck, as they were the property of the carrier I was leased to.

This is why you ALWAYS... I repeat, ALWAYS run with your own base plates. It only took me leaving my first carrier to learn that one! I bobtailed from Rydal, Georgia all the way to Springfield, MA with no plates on the truck and nobody ever said a word. Not that I'm recommending that... I was younger and stupider back then, but I did get away with it.

[Rev.]

This is why you ALWAYS... I repeat, ALWAYS run with your own base plates. It only took me leaving my first carrier to learn that one! I bobtailed from Rydal, Georgia all the way to Springfield, MA with no plates on the truck and nobody ever said a word. Not that I'm recommending that... I was younger and stupider back then, but I did get away with it.

When I first bought my truck, I ran from Buffalo, NY to Green Bay, WI with no plates, no markings on the door, nothing. Went through several scales too. They didn't care.

[Musicman]

Went through several scales too. They didn't care.

That was my thinking when I decided to try getting away with it. I think a lot of times they really don't pay much attention to a bobtail when one comes through the scale... you obviously aren’t overweight. I DID tape a piece of paper in my windshield (like you would if you had a temporary registration) and perhaps that also helped.

[RostyC]

That was my thinking when I decided to try getting away with it. I think a lot of times they really don't pay much attention to a bobtail when one comes through the scale... you obviously aren’t overweight. I DID tape a piece of paper in my windshield (like you would if you had a temporary registration) and perhaps that also helped.

I put a temp tag up in the windshield, the truck still had the previous owners numbers on it. Maryland scale on 83 south didn't bat an eye.

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I'm doing the same thing now I have no real plates, just a paper permit, so I printed out an official looking piece of paper and stuck it to the right lower bottom of the windshield. So far I did 1,000 miles and no one said anything. Landstar says I should get my real IL plates in 2 to 3 weeks. But I did keep my $20 Ontario truck plates (with a "T" for "temporary" on them). If I ever have to switch companies again, this plate might come in useful, you never know.

[mike3fan]

Ah yes, overpriced Landstar plates. Remember those well.

[GMAN]

As I recall Landstar does add a little to the base plate when they get them for you. You are much better off getting your own plates if you have the money to do it. Illinois is one of the most expensive states in which to buy base plates.

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As I recall Landstar does add a little to the base plate when they get them for you. You are much better off getting your own plates if you have the money to do it. Illinois is one of the most expensive states in which to buy base plates.

I don't know how it works in US, but if I want to get genuine commercial plates for a 80,000 lb GVW truck in Canada, I have to get insurance first. So, it's not just plates. It's a complicated matter, one that I'm not ready to tackle at the moment. I"m happy with IL plates for now.

[LBF]

Call Dalton Timmis Insurance down in Ancaster as one place to see about your insurance options. Spread over 12 months, no big hit up front. I agree with the other posters, you have WAY more options when you have your own plates, and aren't quite as much a slave. A CVOR application is just a form filling exercise. You should have one for just these occasions, as well as the set-up for your dreamed for independence.