Besides company name, city/town, dot number what else is required? I see some trucks have gvw 80k on them and a lot that don’t, I called the dot and they said it’s not required? If it’s not required why do people have it then?
Information required info on side of truck
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Thetrashnoob, May 14, 2025.
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Truck companies operating in interstate commerce are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to display their name and USDOT number on both sides of the vehicle. The name displayed should be the legal name or a single trade name, as it appears on the Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCS-150). The USDOT number should be preceded by the letters "USDOT".
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- Name Display:
The legal name or a single trade name of the company operating the vehicle must be clearly displayed. This name must be as it appears on the MCS-150. - USDOT Number:
The motor carrier's identification number, preceded by "USDOT," must also be displayed. - Location:
The markings must be displayed on both sides of the power unit (cab or vehicle door). - Legibility:
The letters and numbers must be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet. - Contrast:
The letters and numbers must be in sharp contrast to the background on which they are placed. - Minimum Height:
The lettering height should be a minimum of 2 inches. - Form MCS-150:
The MCS-150, or Motor Carrier Identification Report, is a form required by the FMCSA for motor carriers and other registrants to update their existing USDOT number company record.
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