What documentation am I required to have on board my truck? [1996]

What Documentation Am I Required to Have On Board My Truck?
10,001 LB. OR MORE **GVWR or GCWR
Driver: Valid Drivers License, Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-5-29 Medical Certificate, Ref. 391.41 (a) Medical Waiver (if applicable), Ref. 391.49 (j) Record of Duty Status Ref. 395.8 (k)(2) [if not operating under short haul 100 air-mile CDL driver or 150 air mile non CDL exemption 395.1(e)(1) and 395.1(e)(2)] If using an electronic log recording device in lieu of a paper log, must have a document explaining how an inspector can access the electronic data, Ref. 395.15(g)(1); Supply of blank driver's record of duty status Ref. 395.15(g)(2)
Truck: License Plate, Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-2-20 Proof of Liability Insurance, Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-6-10 (Georgia registered vehicles) Proof of Annual Inspection for vehicle (Annual Inspection Report or Decal), Ref. 396.17 Lease agreement if leased from a company or individual to the motor carrier Note: Documentation for United Carrier Registration not required on board vehicle, Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-2-140 Hazardous Materials Carriers: U.S.DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Certificate or registration number (if 107 Subpart G) Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper (if applicable), Ref. 177.817(a) Emergency Response Information (if hauling hazardous materials requiring a shipping paper), Ref.172.602 DPS Hazardous Material Permit (if applicable), Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-1-23, Route plan and copy of Part 397 (if transporting certain explosives or radioactive material) Hazardous Material Safety Permit (if applicable), Ref. 49 CFR 385.401
26,001 LB. OR MORE **GVWR or GCWR
Driver: Same as 10,001 lb. truck driver, except needs CDL rather than a regular DL, Ref. 40-5-146(a)
Truck: Same as 10,001 lb. truck, plus the following: IRP Tag Registration in place of License Plate (if truck crosses state lines), Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-2-88 Fuel Decal and cab card (IFTA for interstate), Ref. O.C.G.A. 48-9-38 Oversize/overweight permit (if applicable), Ref. O.C.G.A. 32-6-28 Amber light permit (if applicable), Ref. O.C.G.A. 40-8-92
** "GVWR" means Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This is the rating applied by the vehicle manufacturer to the vehicle chassis. It cannot be changed, except by the manufacturer. It does not mean the weight of the cargo or the empty weight of the truck. "GCWR"
Safety Message from Project P.I.E. (Public Information and Education) FACT SHEET #30 Georgia Department of Public Safety Motor Carrier Compliance Division P.O. Box 1456 Atlanta, Georgia 30371-1456 (404) 624-7211 www.dps.georgia.gov