trailer numbering

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by biggun, Mar 15, 2014.

  1. biggun

    biggun Bobtail Member

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    I'm not sure if numbering is a real word or not but it helps to explain my question. I need to replace the numbers on my trailer. All I see is black. Is that because it's DOT regs or just what everyone does. Can I go some other color or have them air brushed on. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. The Bulkmatic Grasshopper

    The Bulkmatic Grasshopper Bobtail Member

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    I've seen red, green, and various other colors of numbers on trailers.
     
  4. Studebaker Hawk

    Studebaker Hawk Road Train Member

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    As long as it is legible and the correct size, if memory serves the info on the door Name Address DOT # has to be 3" tall and of a contrasting color.
     
  5. biggun

    biggun Bobtail Member

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    Ya I know but I'm wondering about the trailer. Not tractor. Is it the same.
     
  6. sixpackbill

    sixpackbill Light Load Member

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    Trailer doesn't matter what size or color for DOT
     
  7. JPenn

    JPenn Road Train Member

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    I'm not sure the trailer has to say anything on it at all, aside from the 53' on trailers of that size. A lot of trailers at the place I'm leased to only say the trailer number and "53'" on them.
     
  8. Scalemaster

    Scalemaster Heavy Load Member

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    I am not aware of any DOT regulation for required markings on trailers.

    The only think I know of is that no marking can be of such a design that it could be confused with a HM placard.
     
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