Dot numbers

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  1. Kodaroda1

    Kodaroda1 Bobtail Member

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    Do the mc and dot numbers have to be on both sides of the truck or just one side?
     
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  3. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Dot numbers only, on both sides.
     
  4. Burnt Clutch

    Burnt Clutch Bobtail Member

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    it would be a good idea to put the last six of the VIN. i remember a few states like colorado its either required or theyll pull you in the the weight station more if you dont have the VIN. stuff like the KYU number and the ICC its not required either but id check with your state your based in directly to see whats required because thats really the main thing you need to follow.
     
  5. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    You no longer need the VIN in Colorado. I’ve had no issues with my last 2 trucks displaying only the company name and DOT number.
     
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  6. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    DOT numbers on both sides, you no longer need the MC number on the truck.
     
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  7. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    Look at the big companies. They put as little as necessary. I used to have our Illinois PUC number, but my most recent, company name, DOT number, that's it.
     
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  8. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    I have the same thing as well. Just my company name and dot number
     
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  9. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    I thought CO trucks needed the vin but out of state you were just told to come back in with paper work, I have dot and Mc on the truck with the name but I guess you don’t even need mc any more
     
  10. Burnt Clutch

    Burnt Clutch Bobtail Member

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    That reminds me about assigned truck and trailer numbers. As far as regulation goes I don't even think they're required. When I called my DOT they said it wasn't. now IDK probably just depends on what you'll be doing with the truck. I was considering taking my truck number off because i dont like the placement on the hood and also I'd rather have less decals. As far as display purposes go.
     
  11. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    If you ever load over a scale you want a number so they can save the truck, not required for DOT though IMG_8875.jpeg
     
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