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Tips for Displaying Your USDOT Number Lettering Decals | A Must Read Basic USDOT Guide

Posted by Andres Espinoza · July 13, 2020

If you’re a new trucker, it can be very intimidating knowing what to display outside of your first commercial vehicle. Follow these basic tips for displaying your USDOT number decals correctly.

The first thing to keep in mind is that your lettering such as your USDOT, company name, MC, GVW or any regulation number that is applicable to you must be a minimum of 2 inches in height. While 2 inches in the bare minimum, we recommend displaying your information larger. Your lettering must be visible from at least 50 feet away and your lettering must contrast with the color of your vehicle.

We always recommend being USDOT & FMCSA compliant by displaying all of the numbers that are applicable to you. If you’re in California, you must display a CA number et cetera.

Avoid displaying your lettering on paper, cardboard or markers as this is unprofessional and it could potentially fall off leaving you unprotected.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Tips For Displaying Your USDOT Lettering Decal Stickers

Posted by Andres Espinoza · July 10, 2020

Your USDOT lettering must be at least 2” inches in height.
USDOT lettering must be placed on both sides of the commercial vehicle.
Your lettering must be visible from 50’ feet away & must contrast with the color of the vehicle.

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Example Of A DOT Compliant USDOT Number Decal Sticker | The Leaders in USDOT, MC & CA Lettering

Posted by Andres Espinoza · July 04, 2020

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Are you DOT & FMCSA compliant?

If you are a business or trucker operating for business in the United States you need a DOT number. You can register for a unique DOT number visiting FMCSA’s website.

A few things to keep mind when getting your physical USDOT number is that your USDOT lettering must be at least 2 inches in height. It must contrast with the color of your commercial vehicle and it must be visible from at least 50 feet away. We always recommending going bigger for same measure. Your regulation numbers are crucial in the transpiration industry to make sure logistics companies are held accountable when accidents occur. They are also used to keep track of different metrics.

If you have any questions, our team would be more than happy with your USDOT journey.

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Example Of A CHP CA Number Decal Sticker For USDOT & CHP Compliancy | The Leaders in USDOT, MC & CA Lettering

Posted by Andres Espinoza · July 04, 2020

tips for displaying your ca number decal

Below is an example of a California CHP CA number decal for commercial vehicles operating within the state of California.

A few tips to follow,

Your CA number must be visible from at least 50 feet away

The lettering must be at least 2 inches in height

Must contrast with the color of the vehicle

Must be placed on both sides

If you have any questions, our knowledgeable staff would be more than happy to assist.

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Example Of A CHP CA USDOT Number Complaint Truck Regulation Decal Sticker | Must Read

Posted by Andres Espinoza · July 04, 2020

If you are a trucker and are operating in the state of California, you are required to register with the CHP (California Highway Patrol) and obtain your CA # number.

You must then display this unique CA number on both sides of your truck in a strong bold font 2-inch lettering. Your lettering must be visible from at least 50 feet away.

Below is an example of a compliant CA & USDOT truck sign. It displays the company name, the city where they are doing business out of and their CA number.

You don’t want to give DOT or CHP any reason to pull you over.

Be compliant & display all of your information.

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