signage requirements on the side of the truck???

I just pulled that from the FMCSA Website . I would guess their referring to all commercial vehicles.

 

I've seen several guys lose one, or both of those magnetic signs in bad weather. I recommend Vinyl lettering, it doesn't hurt the paint. If you lose one it's a guaranteed red light, and ticket at the scale house

Things have changed, you can run exactly what Truckon has told you. The only thing is, if you ever go through Colorado they'll pull you in at every scale if you don't display the last 8 of your Vin number on the side of the truck.

I just lettered my new truck, I put everything on it, Company name, City State, MC, USDOT, CA#, Last 8 of my VIN#, Fire extinguisher inside. I contemplated putting the minimum on but I really didn't want to appear like I'm a brand new company just getting started.

 

Company age is told by the age of the DOT number, no amount of clutter will fool the scales.

Colerdardo only needs the vin if your over 26k, so the hot shots staying under don't need it.


I agree with magnetics being a bad idea.

 

http://www.dotnumberstore.com

 

True, company age can easily be determined by MC/DOT numbers but presentation is also very important.

I'll stick with my lettering the way it is. I see some benefits to it.

 

Easy enough to fabricate a small aluminum sign with your info and mount on your steps,or similar.In 40 years I've really never wanted a company name on my door,just think the truck looks better like this,just my goofy opinion.

 

It also has to be put on with those single letter stickers you get from autozone, and have a few missing

 

Saw a few "great" ones this week. U.S. Navy Transport (white Volvo) was a memorable one.