Profile For Lee G.

I have a Freightliner M2 crew cab, 26,000 GVW.

I'd like to convert the crew cab area into a sleeper, basically turning the back seat into a bed. What do I need to do to be DOT compliant? I would assume it has to be anchored to the floor? I don't want and butt kicking if I get pulled over and they don't like what they see.

I'm looking for ideas and advice, appreciate any help offered.

Perfect, exactly what i was looking for.

Thanks Rick, Drive safe.

If you're doing ANYTHING that is for pay, running across state lines - you are a COMMERCIAL VEHICLE.

If you're staying local - you might be able to pirate and get away with it - if you're going OTR - you will get caught eventually - and it WILL COST YOU.

With a GVWR of 66,000 lbs - it's not a CDL vehicle, if you DON'T USE IT COMMERCIALLY. It's not CDL if you're hauling your farm products to market (or the limited exempt uses for commercial class vehicles).

Now - if you're going to sign on with a company to do Expedited - you will likely be provided a tag, signage, etc. - by the company.

Getting the vehicle from TX to GA - fly in, get the dealer to give you a NON-COMMERCIAL TEMP TAG and the TITLE (assuming you're paying cash) - bring the truck back to GA on the paper temp. Ask the company you are driving for, how they want the truck registered.

Rick

Thank you very much guys, just being pointed in the right direction is awesome info so thank you.

Hi guys,

Well many will say I did this ass backwards and in a hurry, well yes but that's okay and I'm okay with it.

I just purchased a Freightliner M2 106 crew cab non-CDL box truck to work in the expedited business. They're very rare with a crew cab so I had no choice but to buy it, I plan to remove the crew seats and install a fold down bed etc.

That's the background out of the way, now I need to tap into your prescious knowlwedge to help me get ready.

I literally purchased the truck today. I'm in GA and the truck is in TX, what EXACTLY do I need to do or have to get that truck from TX to GA? I do have a DOT medical cert in hand already but that literally it.

Much appreciate any info shared.