If you operate a fishing-charter or livery vessel in New Jersey, your boat carries three layers of markings: USCG documentation or state registration numbers, a state validation decal from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, and any commercial / livery identifiers. This guide explains the rules, sizing, placement, and what vinyl survives coastal […]
New Hampshire commercial fleets must follow FMCSA 49 CFR 390.21 door-marking rules plus any state-specific intrastate add-ons. This guide explains what has to appear on the door, how big it has to be, where to place it, and how the New Hampshire State Police (Troop G. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement) treats violations on the road. Jump […]
Enclosed trailer lettering requirements catch a lot of small carriers and owner operators off guard. The rules are not complicated, but skipping required identification or getting the sizing wrong creates real problems at weigh stations and roadside inspections. Hoosier Decal has been cutting DOT-compliant trailer lettering since 2003, and we put this guide together to […]
Pennsylvania commercial fleets must follow FMCSA 49 CFR 390.21 door-marking rules plus any state-specific intrastate add-ons. This guide explains what has to appear on the door, how big it has to be, where to place it, and how the Pennsylvania State Police (Commercial Vehicle Safety Division) treats violations on the road. Jump to: What must […]
Buying or registering a trailer in Connecticut? Three different stickers and plates need to be in the right places: the federal VIN/MFR plate, the state registration tag, and (if you run commercial) any DOT or company markings. This guide walks through placement, replacement, and what vinyl to use so your markings survive coastal salt air […]
Buying or registering a trailer in Colorado? Three different stickers and plates need to be in the right places: the federal VIN/MFR plate, the state registration tag, and (if you run commercial) any DOT or company markings. This guide walks through placement, replacement, and what vinyl to use so your markings survive high-altitude UV and […]
Heat gun vinyl removal is the fastest and cleanest method for taking old lettering or decals off a vehicle. Done right, the vinyl peels off in clean strips with no damage to the paint underneath. Done wrong, you end up with stretched adhesive blobs, scorch marks, or paint lifting. This walkthrough covers the exact technique […]
Getting vinyl off is one thing. Getting the adhesive residue off cleanly is another. The wrong adhesive remover can strip wax, cloud polycarbonate windows, or leave an oily film that prevents new vinyl from sticking. The right product makes the job fast and leaves the surface ready for new decals or a fresh coat of […]
If you operate a fishing-charter or livery vessel in Florida, your boat carries three layers of markings: USCG documentation or state registration numbers, a state validation decal from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and any commercial / livery identifiers. This guide explains the rules, sizing, placement, and what vinyl survives intense year-round Florida […]
Buying or registering a trailer in Nebraska? Three different stickers and plates need to be in the right places: the federal VIN/MFR plate, the state registration tag, and (if you run commercial) any DOT or company markings. This guide walks through placement, replacement, and what vinyl to use so your markings survive plains wind and […]
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