GVWR over 10k on new truck, need commercial plates?

[Mroma23]

Hey Everyone, I just inked the paperwork on a new 2020 2500HD AT4 and was a little surprised to learn that I may need commercial plates because of curb weight and GVWR of 10650. I am in Massachusetts and can not seem to find clear cut info on it. There must be someone who knows how this all works. I do not own a business and want to use it for personal use only. Anyone know if there is an exemption or work around in Massachusetts?

Thanks

[Tankcar]

Hi! All States have there own requirements for tags. Go the there DMV's an ask.

[ACZL]

Here in NY, I've seen 1/2 tons w/ comm plates on them. Ever since I can remember, I've always had comm plates on my 3/4, 1 tons and the reg fees for now anyways are pretty cheap so far. The prob w/ comm plates is that you cannot go down some roads/streets that the exact same truck as your w/ pass plates goes down. Go figure! May have to do as to how it's reg (municipal/ave Joe blow) VS used to tow heavy.

[Old-Biscuit]

Call the RMV’s Contact Center at:
857-368-8000 (from the 339/617/781/857 MA area codesor outside MA0
800-858-3926 (from all other MA area codes) to determine a particular fee.


**Website does NOT make it clear.

[Lwiddis]

Ask Massachusetts DMV. However, when dealer registers the truck it will or won’t register as commercial.

My half ton in California is “commercial.” No option and no more fibbing to our DMV to save on fees.