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Fines for operating a CMV without a valid DOT number can be very expensive. They range in price from $3,000 and go up to $115,000 or more depending on the infraction. It can be very costly to operate outside of FMCSA guidelines and it is not recommended.  A simple USDOT number decal can save you so many headaches and thousands of dollars in fine. Don’t get caught running dirty and potentially go out of business. Checkout our website for custom USDOT truck decal products.

Choosing to display your USDOT number is not optional but mandatory if you are operating a legitimate transportation or logistics company. With this being the case, there are a few guidelines for you to follow if you are displaying your USDOT number and other important numbers such as your MC, GVW, KYU, CA or any regulation number applicable to your business. Font: You want to select a font that is easy to read at first glance. We recommend strong authoritative block fonts such as Bebas Neue, Arial Black & Times New Roman. Displaying your USDOT registration numbers makes it easier...

Your USDOT numbers must be visible from a distance of at least 50 feet away. Your USDOT numbers must be 2 inches in height. While this is the bare minimum, we recommend displaying your lettering larger for easy readability such as 3” or 4” inch lettering. Your USDOT & other regulation numbers must be clearly displayed on both sides of the commercial vehicle and the color must contrast with the color of motor vehicle.  If your truck is white, then you want to display your number decals with a navy or black lettering. You want to make sure your lettering...

If you are a first-time trucker, knowing what to display outside of your truck is intimidating. Will I get a fine for not displaying correctly? Will I get placed out of service by a DOT officer? We’re here to help. Depending on the type of business you are doing and where you are transporting goods & services can have determine what regulation numbers you need to display. For starters, if you are doing for profit business, you must display your assigned USDOT number and your legal company name. Also, you must display your truck number and trailer number. This can...

Are you looking to be DOT Lettering compliant? Here are a few tips to keep in mind to avoid getting stopped by DOT officers. Your USDOT lettering must be visible from at least 50 feet away. This means your USDOT lettering vinyl must contrast with the color of your commercial vehicle. If your truck is black then white lettering will do just fine, and vice versa. Also, we recommend using fancy or script fonts. If the DOT officer can’t read your lettering in a second, then it’s not DOT compliant. DOT camera readers also can’t read script or fancy type...