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Temp Power Systems reached out to us to create custom truck door decals for their fleet. They sent us over their logo and we created a quick mock up on a Ford F-150 and a Ford F-450 Dually. We had great dialogue via e-mail and created exactly what they were looking for. They were needing truck logo decals for their fleet of 25 commercial trucks. We used the highest quality vinyl that are guaranteed to last a long time. We layered two colors for maximum aesthetic and quality. Our decals are cut, not printed. This means that ink will not fade and leave a new long-lasting finish for years to come.

If you have any questions, we would be more than happy to help.

Below is an example of a custom USDOT lettering decal plan. The logo was updated and the lettering was added below using the font Oswald bold. You are able to see the color palette that compliments the overall green design.

In the after picture, you are able to see the design lettering is spaced evenly and the logo is displayed more prominently on the truck door.

If you have any questions, our graphic designers are on standby to help.

Not all lettering is created equal. We often see commercial businesses displaying their truck lettering with cheap hardware store stickers that fall off within months, or worse, displaying their important information on pieces of paper or cardboard.

If you have a transportation business, you want to be professional. You want leave a positive impression with the public and with business partners, that’s why we always recommend professional vinyl lettering.

In the example below, both of the letterings are US DOT compliant, but one looks a lot more professional and leaves a brand impression.

The basic lettering on the left displays all of the information required to do trucking business. It’s discreet, it visible and looks professional.

The fancy lettering on the right leaves a long-lasting positive impression and it’s also DOT compliant. The USDOT & MC lettering is nicely integrated with the truck door logo.  

As we stated earlier, both are DOT compliant but one leaves an impression and combines compliance with aesthetics.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Displaying all of your essential USDOT information outside of your motor unit is one of the most important things to have on your truck. A lot of new truckers overlook this and face consequences later on.

We always recommend displaying all of your lettering using a strong bold font that is at least 2 inches in height (this is the minimum requirement set by the FMCSA). Your font must be visible from at least 50 feet and it must contrast with the color of your vehicle.

Legally, you are required to display your USDOT number, Company or Business Name and the location of which you are doing business out of. You must display the location since there might be a lot of businesses with your business name. This helps identify your business a lot easier.

We recommend displaying your company name then underneath the location which you are doing business out of. Under that you can display your USDOT number. If you are a super trucker and doing business across country, we recommend displaying your lettering like this.

Company Name, Location, USDOT, MC, CA, KYU, TXDOT, GVW & VIN. Again, this is our recommendation to make sure you cover all of your basics.

Why do you need to display all of this information? It makes it easier for authorities to pull up and input all of your information and helps identify you whenever you pass weight scales. The most important thing for displaying all of your information correctly is for when commercial vehicles are in crash or accidents. Authorities will be able to pull up the safety record of business and take action.

In the example below, a drunk driver driving a tow truck crashed into multiple vehicles. The first thing authorities did was capture the USDOT & CA number on the side of the truck to identify the business & driver. This is the importance of displaying all of your information correctly.