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What Decal Color and Size Do You Recommend for our Business?

Posted by Andres Espinoza · April 08, 2018

Truck decals should be a minimum of 2” in height, have a contrasting background and be legible from a minimum of 50 feet away. I always recommend a minimum of 2.5” in contrasting colors. If your truck is white I would recommend dark green, blue and black. If your truck is a dark color, I would use white decals. Try to avoid scripted, cursive, or handwritten fonts, since it will be difficult to read and could cause potential problems.

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California Highway Regulations

Posted by Andres Espinoza · April 05, 2018

Operating in California? Chances are you’re required to have a CA number.

CA numbers are issued by California Highway Patrol. The application process takes about 2 weeks & most CHP offices will not give you the CA number over the phone; you will receive a form letter in the mail.

Unfortunately, you may also need an MCP depending on the type of operation & having a CA number is mandatory before submitting the application to DMV. Instead of calling in and trying to get a CA over the phone, you can now search for it online!

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What Is A Docket Number?

Posted by Andres Espinoza · April 01, 2018

The operating authority (MC/FF/MX number) is assigned to interstate for-hire motor carriers and brokers that apply for operating authority. These numbers are also referred to as docket numbers.

FF number is assigned to freight forwarders.

MX number is assigned to carriers domiciled in Mexico.

MC number is for all other carriers and brokers.

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What decals do I need to display outside of my semi-truck?

Posted by Andres Espinoza · March 30, 2018

For starters, each state has its own laws and regulations but to be up to code, one must display the company name with city and state, along with an MC # and DOT # numbers on both sides of the sleeper. A unit or truck number should be displayed on the door or hood. An annual inspection sticker should be placed on the back corner of the sleeper and IFTA stickers on both doors.

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