FMCSA’s 49 CFR FMCSA marking requirements sets the legal floor for USDOT decal sizing; but a 2-inch decal that technically passes can still get you flagged for legibility. This guide covers the letter height, font, contrast, and placement rules every fleet should hit, plus the practical sizes our shop recommends for different sizing your USDOT […]
Operating a commercial vehicle out of California? You are subject to FMCSA federal door-marking rules (49 CFR 390.21) plus a small set of California-specific requirements for your USDOT decal. This page walks you through legal sizing, font, placement, and the most common reasons fleets get flagged at roadside inspections by the California Highway Patrol (Motor […]
If you ride an ATV, UTV, side-by-side, or snowmobile in Indiana, you need a registration decal issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and applied where it can be read from a distance. This guide covers placement, sizing, replacement options, and how to keep your decal legible through Midwest freeze-thaw cycles. Jump to: Who […]
Operating a commercial vehicle out of Delaware? You are subject to FMCSA federal door-marking rules (49 CFR FMCSA marking requirements) plus a small set of Delaware-specific requirements for your USDOT decal. This page walks you through legal sizing, font, placement, and the most common reasons fleets get flagged at roadside inspections by the Delaware State […]
Operating a commercial vehicle out of South Carolina? You are subject to FMCSA federal door-marking rules (49 CFR FMCSA marking requirements) plus a small set of South Carolina-specific requirements for your USDOT decal. This page walks you through legal sizing, font, placement, and the most common reasons fleets get flagged at roadside inspections by the […]
Buying or registering a trailer in Florida? Three different stickers and plates need to be in the right places: the federal utility trailer VIN lettering/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 […]
“6-year cast” and “10-year cast” sit at the top of the vinyl ladder. The 10-year products are heavily marketed as the premium upgrade. They’re also 30–50% more expensive. Here’s whether the upgrade is actually worth it for typical decal projects — and where 6-year is still the smarter buy. Jump to: Quick comparison What “10-year […]
New Mexico commercial fleets must follow FMCSA 49 CFR FMCSA marking requirements semi truck door lettering-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 Mexico Department of Public Safety (Motor Transportation Police Division) […]
Buying or registering a trailer in Alaska? 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 extreme cold and […]
Buying or registering a trailer in Arizona? 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 intense desert UV […]
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