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Originally Posted by hot rod
One more thing I forgot- I have to shake my head now when I see all these racers, vendors, rv's and various other big rigs trying to skate with "private - not for hire" on the side. From what I have had to learn in this mess "private not for hire" is a term that actually means that you ARE a motor carrier, just that you don't haul other people's freight. It does NOT mean you are non-commercial.
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20 years ago "private not for hire" protected you from search, but that got changed. It most reasonable states (OH and WV not included), its only purpose is to save officials time from chasing you down and finding out you are an RV. Legally it means nothing.
ODOT officers still do inspections as well. look out for FMSCA. They will be next to give you a call.