Haul & Tow Requirements

Foremost Transport uses Haul & Tow trucks to effeciently move two trailers to a single destination.


A Haul & Tow with a typical load preparing to leave the yard.

 Haul & Tow Trucks:

• Must be 15 years old or newer and must also be presentable and in good working order.
• Must have air ride suspension.
• Must have mud flaps that cover the back of all rear tires and extend down to within 4"-6" from the ground.
• Must have IRP plates of an appropriate weight rating of 54,000 to 65,000 pounds.
• Must have appropriate tie-downs. These include straps (4) or wheel bonnets (2), and ratchets capable of properly securing a trailer.
• Must pass annual inspection. This can be a D.O.T. inspection or, if your state offers a one year annual inspection, a state inspection. State inspections that are valid for more than one year can not be legally accepted.
• Must have certificate of insurance, sometimes called the "long form." Insurance must include at least $1,000,000 of commercial liability coverage and appropriate levels of physical damage coverage. If you do not have this insurance, or are finding it to be too expensive, we may have a solution for you.
• Must have no more than 30% window tint. Federal regulations require that at least 70% of visible light be able to pass through your windshield and front driver- and passenger-side windows. A good rule of thumb is that if you can see that there is tint on the window, it is too dark.
• Must not have Radar Detector or Jammer. Either of these items are a violation of federal regulation.
• Must have appropriate markings. These must be visible and readable from a distance of 50' on both sides of the truck and must contain the GVWR, the last 8 digits of the VIN, and truck number.
• Must have appropriate brake hookup. This includes a Bargman 7-prong standard trailer receptacle.
• Must have 3 D.O.T. approved triangle warning devices.
• Must have a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the truck (inside or in the bed – no zip ties), have a gauge, and be rated at least ABC or 5BC.
• Must have a six foot safety chain with a hook at each end.
• Must have assorted tools, including 4-way lug wrench or ratchet set and an assortment of spare fuses.
• Must have 9,000 pound winch.
• Must have a center rail and appropriate ball stands. There must be at least one with 2 5/16" ball and one ball stands with 2" ball. Must also include a ramp for the center rail.
• Must have Battery, Box, and Strap for trailer breakaway system. Battery should be a liquid-cell 12V battery (such as a car, motorcycle, boat, or lawnmower battery). Strap can not be a bungee strap.
• Must have two ramps capable of latching to the back of the truck and supporting the weight of a trailer.

You can apply to be a Foremost Subcontractor at our online application.

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Still have questions? Ask it in the comments section below this post, have a look at our truck requirements, or call one of our great recruiters at 1-866-764-1601.