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      Should You Use a USDOT Magnetic Sign for US DOT Compliance?

      should you use a usdot magnetic sign for usdot compliance?

      Displaying your US DOT number on a magnetic sheet is a perfect way to achieve temporary USDOT compliance. USDOT Magnets are perfect for business owners who live in a neighborhood with a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) that will not allow you to park with vinyl stickers on your commercial vehicle. Magnets are also perfect for those individuals who use their personal vehicle for business. Simply put the magnet on your truck door and you’re good to go. Take it off when you are using the vehicle for personal use.

      Also, magnetic signs are a great option for those that lease vehicles and only will be using the vehicle for short time use.

      Vinyl lettering decals are a more semi-permanent solution for those who will be trucking for a while. Also, it’s perfect for those who have a personal vehicle and a commercial vehicle. Professional truck lettering looks a lot more professional than magnets, it shows you are dedicated to your trade.

      Vinyl lettering will withstand the elements and highway speeds a lot more than magnets, so please keep that in mind.

      If you have any questions, be sure to contact us.

      Have an Old Trucking Logo? Let Our Graphic Designers Recreate It!

      before & after truck lettering logo decal

      We recently had a valued customer reach out to us wanting us to make them a truck door decal using their logo. We happily said yes and told her to send us her logo. Upon receiving it, we noticed it was in very bad shape, it looked very pixelated, the image size was small (meaning low quality/resolution). So we told the customer that we would recreate the logo for her, send her the editable files (photoshop & illustrator) along with a high resolution JPG & PNG for her files. The customer was beyond happy, especially since it was free of charge.

      Below is the customers logo, before and after. Notice how the new logo looks a lot cleaner, better resolution. She will now be able to use her files for her website, truck decal logo, hats or whatever she needs.

      before and after usdot truck lettering logo

      How Are Your USDOT Decal Stickers Made? Answering The Most Frequently Asked Questions

      how are your usdot decal stickers made? answering the most frequently asked questions

      Are Your Decals Printed?

      No! All of our products are cut from color vinyl rolls bought from our suppliers. Our products are not injected with any ink which means they will last a very long time against the elements! Whenever you inject ink into any surface, the ink will fade with time, such as an old tattoo. Since we cut our vinyl’s out of colors, they are guaranteed to last 10 years!

      How Are USDOT Decal Stickers Cut?

      Our Vinyl USDOT products are produced from a computer driven plotter with a very sharp blade that precisely cuts through the vinyl film. Excess material is removed so you are only left with the die cut characters and designs on a wax back paper. To finish, a transfer paper is placed on top of the cut design. This makes it very easy for our customers to apply their products on their commercial vehicle and have a professional finish.

      Does The USDOT Come With A Background?

      Nope! All of our products are die cut to give you that professional appearance.

      I Want You To Design A Custom Design For Me Using A Fancy Font, Can You Do This?

      Yes! We thrive on creating new designs for our customers! We can even create a new font that is exclusive to your business! We have thousands of custom design templates to not only be up to code but give your business an aesthetic appearance! We have a big staff of designers ready to help you with your next design!

      USDOT Basics: Interstate Commerce vs Intrastate Commerce

      usdot basics interstate commerce vs intrastate commerce

      Interstate Commerceis any trade, traffic or transportation of commodities or persons in the United States where the transit between the points of origin and termination does not occur entirely within the borders of the State of origin.

      Examples : Transit between a place in a state and place outside of such state (including a place outside of the U.S. ). Transit between two places in a state through another state or a place outside of the U.S. Transit between two places in a state as part of trade, traffic or transportation originating or terminating outside the state or the U.S.

      Intrastate Commerceis any trade, traffic or transportation of commodities or persons in the United States where the transit between the points of origin and termination occurs entirely within the borders of the State of origin.

      Examples : A tour bus company that provided vacationers with tours of the city. A car dealer shifting inventory from one location to another close by. An armored car company transporting money from one location to another for a local bank.

      usdot basics interstate commerce vs intrastate commerce

      What is a Motor Carrier?

      what is a motor carrier?

      The business entity, individual, partnership, corporation, or religious organization responsible for the transportation of the goods, property or people. A motor carrier is the legal entity that directs and controls the operation of one or more commercial vehicles. A motor carrier can be a trucking company, a bus company or any entity that uses vehicles for commercial purposes.

      Motor carrier companies are either for hire or private. Motor carriers are either Intrastate or Interstate

      For Hire Motor Carrier means: An entity engaged in the transportation of goods or passengers for direct compensation for that activity. In other words, its business is hauling persons or property. Examples include companies such as Swift and Any Bus Service.

      Private Motor Carrier means: An entity that provides transportation of property or passengers, by commercial motor vehicle, but is not a “for hire” motor carrier. Examples include Amazon delivering products to its stores in vehicles it owns and operates for this purpose or a Hilton hotel providing complimentary airport shuttle bus service for its guests.

      what is a motor carrier? (MC Number)