Do I need to display CA # on truck?

speedstickman · Feb 24, 2025

I am CA based interstate carrier. One of my drivers got pulled over for an inspection in CA and received a violation for not displaying the CA # on the side of the truck. I was under the impression that the CA # was not a requirement as long as you displayed a valid US DOT #/Name of the company... Did the officer get this wrong or was I misinformed about this? Thank you

Allow Me. · Feb 25, 2025

The officer is correct. Must be displayed.

LOTSO · Feb 26, 2025

The only number on my truck is USDOT#. I haven't had a CA# displayed on the truck since 2001. When I got my authority, Ca. sent me a "Non Expiring CA#" cab card. I never received the annual fee again and have never had an officer mention the CA# not being displayed ever.

wichris · Feb 26, 2025

LOTSO said: ↑

The only number on my truck is USDOT#. I haven't had a CA# displayed on the truck since 2001. When I got my authority, Ca. sent me a "Non Expiring CA#" cab card. I never received the annual fee again and have never had an officer mention the CA# not being displayed ever.
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Only display the CAL-T if you're based in CA, otherwise just CA card

LOTSO · Feb 27, 2025

wichris said: ↑

Only display the CAL-T if you're based in CA, otherwise just CA card
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I'm based in Ca.

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