Insurance

[brialin]

I am trying to register my B61 tandem axle here in Massachusetts with antique plates. The problem is I cannot get anyone to write and insurance policy. I talked to Haggerty and Grundy and they said Massachusetts no longer allows the to do this because of the GVW of the truck. I have a friend with two B models and is insured with Haggerty. Haggerty said they can allow anyone with current antique insurance to purchase insurance but cannt write a new policy. It seems the state wants us to register the trucks commerically. Massachusetts probably figures they are losing too much money by allowing us to get antique plates. Does anyone know what is going on?

Brian

[Rob]

I am trying to register my B61 tandem axle here in Massachusetts with antique plates. The problem is I cannot get anyone to write and insurance policy. I talked to Haggerty and Grundy and they said Massachusetts no longer allows the to do this because of the GVW of the truck. I have a friend with two B models and is insured with Haggerty. Haggerty said they can allow anyone with current antique insurance to purchase insurance but cannt write a new policy. It seems the state wants us to register the trucks commerically. Massachusetts probably figures they are losing too much money by allowing us to get antique plates. Does anyone know what is going on?

Brian

Any chance you could license the truck in a neighboring state?

Most states are having difficulty maintaining their "tax and spend" ratio so this does not surprise me about the insurance, and licensing. It's all about revenue of which they have no surplus.

Remember that at election time.

Rob