DOT Decals USDOT Compliance Stickers

We print USDOT number stickers and DOT compliance decals for commercial vehicle operators throughout Joliet, Shorewood, Rockdale, and Will County. Both owners of Top 5 Percent drove trucks in the military and one still holds a valid CDL Class A license with over 15 years of tractor trailer driving experience. We are not just a print shop that happens to make DOT stickers. We are a veteran owned business run by people who have personally operated commercial vehicles and understand the compliance requirements that keep truckers on the road and out of trouble with the FMCSA.

A USDOT number is the unique identifying number assigned to your commercial vehicle by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number is used to track safety information during roadside inspections, crash investigations, and audits. Federal regulations require the USDOT number to be displayed in lettering that is at least two inches tall and in a color that contrasts clearly with the background of your vehicle. For most state and local government vehicles, the required minimum size increases to three inches. Non compliance can result in fines, failed inspections, and vehicles being placed out of service until the markings are corrected.

We print DOT decals the same day in most cases because we understand that a truck sitting in the yard waiting for compliance stickers is a truck that is not earning. We are located at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet and we serve truckers and fleet operators from across Will County including Channahon, Minooka, Braidwood, and all the way out to Kankakee. Call us at (815) 349 8600 before you head over and we will have your order ready to go as quickly as possible.

We produce DOT decals using two methods and the right choice depends on your design and how you want your truck to look. The first method is digitally printed decals. Digital printing produces full color graphics with photographs, logos, gradients, and complex artwork. If your DOT package includes a trucking company logo with multiple colors, a photorealistic image, or any design element that goes beyond simple lettering, digital printing is the right call. We can also apply a protective laminate over digitally printed decals to extend their life and protect the print from fuel, road chemicals, UV exposure, and pressure washing.

The second method is vinyl cut decals. Vinyl cut DOT lettering is the most common choice for USDOT numbers, MC numbers, and GVWR markings because it is clean, sharp, and legible at a distance. We use a computer controlled cutter that produces precise edges on every character. The result is a crisp, professional looking set of compliance letters that read clearly from 50 feet, which is exactly what the regulations require. Clean cut edges are not just about appearances. They also extend the life of the decal by preventing moisture from working its way under the vinyl at rough or jagged edges.

Because we are a local printer in Joliet, you do not have to wait for a mail order company to ship your decals and then hope they arrive before your inspection date. You can stop by our shop, place your order, and in many cases take your decals with you the same day. We know what proper DOT lettering looks like, and we will not let a bad looking set of decals leave our shop. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to place your order.

We print and apply full DOT compliance packages for commercial vehicle operators in Joliet, Shorewood, Rockdale, and across Will County. A complete compliance package for a commercial truck typically includes the USDOT number, the MC number for interstate carriers, the company name and principal place of business, the GVWR or gross vehicle weight rating, and in some cases KYU numbers for carriers operating in Kentucky. We are familiar with all of these requirements and we can help you understand exactly what your specific vehicle and operation requires so you are fully compliant and ready to pass any roadside inspection.

The cost of not having proper DOT markings on your commercial vehicle is significant. Fines start at several hundred dollars per violation and can climb into the thousands for repeat offenses or for vehicles that are operating with no markings at all. A vehicle that fails an inspection for non compliant markings can be placed out of service on the spot, which means your load does not move until the issue is corrected. Our same day service means you can get your compliance markings handled quickly without unnecessary downtime for your operation. We understand that every day a truck is not on the road is money you are not making.

We also work with local businesses and municipalities in the Will County area that operate commercial vehicles and need DOT markings applied correctly and professionally. From work trucks and utility vehicles to box trucks and flatbeds, we produce legible, correctly sized, properly contrasting compliance lettering that meets all current federal and Illinois state requirements. Do not risk a fine or an out of service order over something as preventable as a missing or non compliant DOT number. Call us at (815) 349 8600 or visit us at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet and we will take care of you today.