DOT ever give you trouble for putting decals on fuel tanks?

No problem, some guys have em on a tool box.

 

I have had them slightly rear from the tanks for 7 years and not an issue. As long as they are clearly visible I don’t see you having an issue.

 

I’ve been through two inspections with mine on the tanks

 

“The law” doesn’t specify a size, at least on the federal level. Your home state may vary. Federally it’s visible from 50ft. Placement doesn’t matter. On my FLD I had it on the step, then I had it back on the frame after I repainted it. My KW was down on the step. My last 2 579’s have had it on the bottom corner of the bunk as part of my stripe.

 

Before anyone bothers arguing -

 

Wasn’t the 2 inch a rule at some point ?

 

That I couldn't tell you, but there needs to be a minimum as a standard. Why? Because the current regs say visible from 50', daylight, stationary. If a cop is looking for a ticket, all he has to do right now is say he can't read them. And you know how those chafed airline "finding" revenue generators operate.

Cop: "Reg says two inches minimum height."

Trucker: "No sir. Here it is in the green book."

Cop: "Huh. Looks like you're right. But I'm having trouble reading them, so here's your ticket."

 

This was over 10 years ago but I swear it was a rule. Maybe not. But it should be. I hate the laws that are left to the officers interpretation. BS

 

I misread and was thinking you were referring to your IFTA stickers. 2” minimum, color doesn’t blend in with rig and visible from 50’ is all the law requires for Company name and Dot numbers.

 

Why would anyone actually want to read the regulation? LOL