USDOT Decals

Placement requirements may depend on your vehicle type, business, operating authority, and location. Before applying USDOT Decals, confirm where your markings need to appear and make sure the lettering is visible, readable, and placed on the correct area of your vehicle. That said, typical placements include the bottom of driver and passenger doors.

Yes. USDOT Decals can be created for work vans, cargo vans, delivery vans, service vans, and other commercial vehicles. They can include your USDOT number, business name, unit number, service area, or other text needed for your van.

Companies that operate commercial vehicles transporting passengers or hauling cargo in interstate commerce must be registered with the FMCSA and must have a USDOT Number. Also, commercial intrastate hazardous materials carriers who haul types and quantities requiring a safety permit must register for a USDOT Number.

The USDOT Number serves as a unique identifier when collecting and monitoring a company's safety information acquired during audits, compliance reviews, crash investigations, and inspections.

USDOT Decals are used to display a USDOT number and related business lettering on trucks, vans, trailers, and commercial vehicles. You can use them for work trucks, service vans, box trucks, semi trucks, delivery vehicles, and fleet vehicles.

DOT is short for Department of Transportation, and USDOT is the acronym specific to the United States Department of Transportation. So USDOT decals are a more specific kind of DOT decal. However, they should not be confused with stickers that are just the shape of a dot, like polka dots. Many people search for DOT stickers, USDOT stickers, or USDOT number decals when they need vehicle identification lettering. On this page, USDOT Decals is the primary term for custom USDOT number lettering for trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles.

Yes. Always double-check your USDOT number, business name, spelling, and any unit numbers before ordering. Accurate text helps prevent delays, reorders, or decals that do not match the information you need to display.

Yes. While law does not require a business name in the same font or size as your displayed USDOT number, you can easily add it using our design tool. You can create USDOT Decals with your USDOT number and business name, trade name, unit number, or other text needed for your vehicle. Before ordering, confirm the exact wording required for your business and vehicle.

The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) does not dictate a specific size for a USDOT number decal, but for ease of visibility, we recommend letters that are at least 2” tall. The best size ultimately depends on your vehicle, placement area, and applicable marking requirements. Measure the available space first, then choose a size that keeps your USDOT number easy to read on your truck, van, trailer, or service vehicle.

Absolutely. You can create matching USDOT Decals for multiple trucks, vans, trailers, or fleet vehicles. A consistent layout can help your vehicles look organized and make your USDOT number, business name, and unit information easier to identify.