USDOT News & Updates

Is all vinyl lettering material made the same? Of course not! Below is a perfect example of American Made USDOT Lettering vs Cheap Chinese Vinyl. The American USDOT has been on the vehicle for years and it looks like new while the Chinese made vinyl has only been on the vehicle for a few months and the lettering is already falling off. This is due to the weather such as rain, heat and carwashes that easily destroys cheap vinyl. At SemiDecals.com, we use the highest quality American Made Vinyl Lettering Materials. Our products will withstand all of the weather elements...

Being US DOT compliant is one of the most important things to have on your new trucker checklist. In this example, this person is displaying two business names, a unique USDOT number & a unique CA number. This business is compliant in the state of California. The lettering is 2 inches in height and is visible from a distance of 50 feet. The lettering also must contrast with the color of the vehicle. All vehicle markings must be easy to read. If you have any questions regarding USDOT & commercial lettering, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look...

(1) Appear on both sides of the self-propelled CMV. (2) Be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed. (3) Be readily legible, during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet (15.24 meters) while the CMV is stationary. (4) Be kept and maintained in a manner that retains the legibility required.