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In this video, we will go over the basics for displaying your USDOT number outside of your commercial vehicle. You must display your USDOT number outside of your commercial vehicle on both sides. It must be visible from a distance of at least 50 feet and the color must contrast with the color of your vehicle. Watch this video below.  

If you are a professional trucker or even running a hot shot business, please read on. Not being USDOT compliant is of the easiest ways to be placed out of service, getting a fine, or in some cases both. Getting a professional USDOT Number decal template will help you avoid these issues and be DOT compliant. The first thing a DOT officer looks for are your numbers such as USDOT, MC, GVW. If he suspects anything fishy, he has the authority to place you out of service. We’ve had customers where they have been fined due to having illegible USDOT...

Being USDOT compliant is one of the most important things to do as a new or veteran trucker. If you’re a new trucker, knowing what to display and how to display your information can be quite intimidating. Your USDOT number and all the regulations numbers that are applicable to you such as a MC, GVW, CA, KYU, VIN number must be a minimum of 2” inches in height. The lettering must be visible from a distance of at least 50 feet away and the color of the lettering must contrast with the color of your commercial vehicle. You also must...

Displaying all of your USDOT required regulation numbers is extremely important when it comes to FMCSA & DOT compliance. For starters, if you were to get into an accident, the first thing that is looked up is the USDOT number. Let’s say a heavy truck gets into an accident and there are casualties. If the truck does not have a USDOT number, it would be harder to track down the business or individual to hold them accountable. Also, displaying your regulation numbers helps expedite your time at truck scales or weight stations. As soon as you pull up, cameras read...