shaunharley2005 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'm located in PA. and I'm wondering how most of you guys license and insure your trucks in this state?Also wondering if anybody uses their trucks to pull a camper or fifth wheel?Thanks in advance,Shaun Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Mine is licensed as classic can pull trailer just can't make money with it , Classic or Antique is one time fee.Ins cost me a little over 200 a year with collector Ins Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I have both of my trucks with antique tags,one time fee.Ins. cost me about 300 for both.You don't need a cdl if you have the antique tags.The only thing you can't do is make money with them,once you have the antique tags.I am able to pull a trailer which i hope to do one of these days. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 There are not many choices at this time for antique truck insurance. Check with your local agent that you have your auto insurance with, Gulfways Insurers is where I have several of mine insured. I have the others through the agent JC Taylor but unless you already have a policy with them they won't write trucks. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunharley2005 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks for the replies, I don't have a truck in mind yet but I want to have all the bases covered before I pull the trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Gulfway is great.Truck doesn't have to be restored or garage kept like other company's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunharley2005 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 If you license as an antique you can't run at night, is that correct? Is there a benefit of classic over antique? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 The "running at night" thing is a myth- well, sort of.....You have to have FMVSS approved lighting. In order to prove that your lighting is FMVSS compliant, you have to get a Pa State Inspection every year. This is a hassle for some, for others it is no big deal.When I first got my 1958 FWD, and tagged it as an antique, the Commonwealth of Pa did not tell me anything about when or when I could not operate the truck. However my first insurance carrier was Met Life- through Condon and Skelly in Maple Shade, NJ. They advised I could not run it between dusk and dawn, period. No bargaining because of lights or otherwise. Dusk to dawn, Period. Also I could not exceed 2500 miles in one year. I think in the 12 years that I have had the truck the biggest year for mileage was 600; so that's not an issue. My new carrier never said anything. I rarely (if ever?) run it at night.Check with JC Taylor in Upper Darby. I switched to them after Condon and Skelly left a bitter taste in my mouth when they switched underwriters without telling me, but I know folks who still use and like them.Be careful using your current "everyday driver" carrier- many of them cannot even touch the prices the specialty guys can offer you. Just out of curiosity I checked with my everyday carrier (one of the "big guys") to see about getting a package discount and nearly choked when my agent told me their price. Said "thanks but hell no thanks."And yes the others are correct- in Pa if registered, tagged and insured as an antique, you may NOT operate it "within commerce." Nor do you need a CDL to drive it, either. You must, however have the proper endorsement on your non-CDL to operate it if it exceeds 26,001 lbs. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 In PA, classic registration is for 15 years or older and requires an annual inspection. Antique is for 25 years plus and requires no annual inspection. PA is starting to enforce weight stickers for all vehicles, trying to get some info on whether that applies to Antiques or not... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunharley2005 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 The reason I'm asking about this is because I would like to use the truck to pull a 5th wheel toyhauler. I've done this before using a Kenworth T600 that I singled and licensed as a motorhome and insured as motohome. There is no better way to pull a 40ft toyhauler than with a "Big Truck". Got over 10 mpg. and the cool factor is off the chart! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 What kinds of toys do we have to haul around?I collect old Caterpillar tractors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunharley2005 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Harley's and golf carts. I think CAT tractors would fall in the big toy category. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-259639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Depends on the size of Cat.... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37027-license-and-insurance-in-pa/#findComment-260900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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