Truck Trader Pennsylvania (2024)

FAQs

Is Pennsylvania good for trucking? ›

Pennsylvania has the fourth highest number of truck drivers in U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It's a high priority occupation in Allegheny County and it's expected to continue to grow in the next decade, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

Heavy truck—A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a truck tractor. House trailer—The term as defined in 75 Pa. C.S. § 102.

A van that does not qualify for registration as a passenger car, motor home or bus shall be registered as a truck. A multipurpose vehicle that does not qualify for registration as a passenger car shall be registered as a truck.

Curious about what state pays truck drivers the most? As reported by ZipRecruiter.com, as of March 4, 2024, states such as North Dakota, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Alaska offer average annual salaries exceeding $85,000 for OTR truck drivers.

You are required to have a CDL if you operate or plan to operate any of the following commercial motor vehicles (CMVs): a) A combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

A registrant or motor carrier operating within Pennsylvania must have an "Intrastate USDOT Number" unless they have secured state-issued operating authority. Visit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission website at www.puc.state.pa.us for additional information.

Is continuous travel allowed for oversize permits in Pennsylvania? For loads under 135,000 lbs. and 10' wide, travel is allowed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For all other loads, travel is permitted sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week.

(a) General rule. --An open-bed pickup truck or open flatbed truck may not be driven at a speed of more than 35 miles per hour if any person is occupying the bed of the truck. (1) Such a truck may not be driven at any speed if a child less than 18 years of age is occupying the bed of the truck or trailer.

Does dot go by actual weight or GVWR? ›

The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle is a key factor that determines whether or not it is a DOT vehicle. A commercial vehicle if it has a GVWR of or over 10,001 pounds. The above limits include the vehicle's driver If you transport hazardous materials.

The tires of a vehicle cannot legally extend beyond the bodyline of a vehicle. A vehicle where the tires extend beyond the bodyline cannot be LEGALLY inspected in Pennsylvania. Fender flares are allowed, provided they extend no more than three (3) inches from the flat part of the vehicle's fender.

Pennsylvania requires all vehicles registered as a truck to stop at weigh scales (trucks includes pick-up trucks, truck-tractors, etc.).

Projecting Load Limitations - The load on any individual vehicle or the front vehicle of a combination of vehicles may not extend more than 3 feet beyond the front of the vehicle and no more than 6 feet beyond the rear of the vehicle.

Best Drivers by City (Pennsylvania)

Overall, Pennsylvania drivers ranked 16th in the nation when QuoteWizard compiled a report of the best and worst drivers by state. The analysis found Connecticut has the best drivers in the country, while Utah is home to the worst.

For both rural and urban interstates, truck traffic was proportionally highest in Arkansas (36.1% rural, 30.5% urban) and lowest in Hawaii (4.6% rural, 1.9% urban). For the entire United States, truck traffic represented 23.7% of all traffic on rural interstates and 11.4% on urban interstates.

Hours of service (HOS) requirements

A driver is allowed to operate 11 hours of actual driving time in a 14-hour driving window. This 14-hour period begins after a driver has 10 consecutive non-driving hours. Drivers must take a 30-minute break if they have been driving for eight consecutive hours.