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How Much Does Vinyl Lettering Cost? There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to the cost of vinyl lettering. For starters you must look at the quality of their materials, the design, is there any graphic design support, the shipping speed and the reputation of the business. Materials We all know that materials are very important in the creation of any physical product. The quality of a product can be the difference why a vinyl sign costs $3.99 or $24.99. We use the highest military that is guaranteed to last. The same material that...

We often get this question, so we thought we would address it. Your USDOT Number must color contrast with the color of your vehicle. It must stand out. If you have a darker colored commercial vehicle your USDOT number should be light such as white, baby blue or any light color. If you have a light colored vehicle, your USDOT number should be dark, such as navy, black or dark gray. Keep in mind that your USDOT number should be at least 2 inches and height and must be visible from a distance of at least 50 feet. A tip...

Yes! We always advise for you to display your US DOT regulation numbers on custom created vinyl. For starters, it’s your business! You want to look professional to the public, business partners and the authorities. The different between custom USDOT Stickers vs peel and press numbers is clear. See example below. Not only will our custom US stickers will look 10 times more professional but they will also last 10 times longer. We use military grade vinyl for all of our products that are guaranteed to withstand all of the elements. With professionally cut vinyl you don’t have to worry...

Magnetic USDOT Signs For USDOT Compliance? USDOT Magnetic signs are a great way to display your USDOT & other regulation numbers you might need to display outside of your commercial vehicle unit. Magnets are a temporary solution and are great for individuals that intend to use their personal vehicle for business. Let’s say you own a dually truck and move cargo during the day, but then use it to pick up your child from soccer practice in the evening. You can be in compliance with your regulation number magnets and simply take them off and be discreet in the evening....

USDOT, MC, GVW & most state regulation numbers should be a minimum of 2 inches and height and must be visible from at least 50 feet away. We recommend you display them larger just to be safe. They must also contrast with the background of your vehicle. If you have a white truck, you would want a darker color such as black or dark blue and vice versa. You can display your regulation numbers on vinyl, magnet or anything that will be visible and will hold up driving at high speeds. You also want to use a font that is...