Truck Number Information

Truck Number Information Page

USDOT Decal Requirements
USDOT (United States Department of Transportation) requires a US DOT Number be applied to each side of all Commercial Vehicles (Any trucks exceeding 10,001 pounds) that is readable from 50 feet (2" tall in a contrasting color) and in a readable copy or font. The Decal or Sticker must be applied to the vehicle (ie - not trailer or fuel tank covers or other removable parts) and permanently attached (not magnetic or paper duct taped to the door).

Other "Required" Decal Numbers
Also many Commercial Vehicles have other important numbers that they are required to apply as a decal or sticker to each side of their Commercial Vehicle. These "Numbers" include KYU Numbers (Kentucky per mile tax), ICC Numbers (Interstate Authority ), MC Numbers (Motor Carrier Authority) EW Numbers (Empty Weight) and/or GW Numbers (Gross Weight) and each individual truck's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plus several other unique state numbers.

What to put on each line if you don't have 6 regulation numbers?
1. Many use the first two lines for (1) Leased to: and (2) Company Name. But here are some other ideas.
2. If you travel Colorado or California, we suggest installing the last 8 numbers/letters of your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). If you do not have the VIN visible from the scale house, you will be pulled in.
3. Also don't forget about your weight limit decal: GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), GCWR (gross combination weight rating), GVW (gross vehicle weight).