Federal commercial vehicle lettering requirements
Federal rules require you to mark both sides of your truck with specific information. Requirements can vary by vehicle and by state, so please check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or your state before you order. Here is what most commercial trucks need:
- Your truck must show the name of the company operating the vehicle.
- Your truck must display your USDOT number. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues these motor carrier identification numbers.
- The lettering must contrast with the color of the vehicle.
- Drivers should be able to read your parked vehicle from a distance of 50 feet during daylight hours.
- Maryland DOT: USDOT number brochure (PDF)
Good lettering also helps you. A clear company name and USDOT number help inspectors, customers, and other drivers identify your vehicle at a glance. In addition, we can help you choose colors with strong contrast, so your lettering stays easy to read.
We use premium Avery Dennison SC950 Supercast Cut Vinyl.
Avery offers a wide range of vibrant, high-gloss and metallic films. Surely with all of these great colors available, potential customers will notice your vehicles on local roads. Furthermore, customers are more likely to contact you if your vehicles look professional. In addition, Avery films feature industry-leading weeding and superior conformability for demanding applications. To be clear, Designs & Signs always uses Avery films for outdoor signage, vehicle lettering, and luxury boat names.
More photos of our work
Please take a moment to view photos of our work below. Designs & Signs, LLC has been lettering commercial trucks and sales vehicles for years. If you need help, please send us your logo and a photo of your vehicle. In turn, we will respond quickly with a quote. However, if we need additional information, we will call you to get the details. After that, we’ll send you a firm quote. So don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today!
- Hutchinson United Rigging hired us to letter a box truck
- This beautifully marked van belongs to Sunair Awnings
- We have lettered many trucks for Homestead Gardens
- We love the new Exterior Concepts logo on this truck
We also letter boats. See more of our boat names: Vinyl Boat Name on Bite Me, Boat Lettering – Funny Boat Name on Monkey Business 2, and Personalized Life Rings.
Contact Designs & Signs
The quickest way to get started on your project is to send us an email.
We can also be reached by phone at (410) 798-5115.