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how to apply vinyl to a trailer with screws/rivets

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to answer your actual question:

pay attention to how he deals with the rivets. You can buy a rivet brush if you have a lot of rivets...

http://www.uscutter....eter_p_617.html

hope this helps.

oh...the same procedures work with cast or calendared vinyl.

Great video John

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I don't want to be argumentative but if the vehicle does not need a DOT # , it should not have 1 as putting that # on will make it a commercial vehicle & if not insured that way.. that leads into other problems :) . The OP never said how big the trailer is , what the vehicle is that will be pulling it or if they have commercial tags on it ( I have never seen commercial car tags other than cabs ? ) . If the vehicle & trailer is not registered or actually weighs more than 10,000 pounds , it does not need a DOT # ( unless it meets other requirements ). Having decals on the vehicle does not make it commercial from what I have read . Of course big commercial vehicles need a DOT # but cars that only have advertisement on them or pick-ups that don't meet any of the requirements are not subject to DOT status . Most states require a state DOT # even if staying inside that state based on some things . Those states all have some variations in their rules , but every state I have checked out has a 10,000 lb limit & the 1rst factor that is listed for needing a federal DOT # is over 10,00 lbs & hauling across a state line. Anything tagged for more than that is commercial unless a camper , farm truck etc . I have had a commercial driver's license for 39 years & have my own federal DOT # . I know cops can ticket you about anything , but the judge has the final ruling in the interpretation of the actual law . I tried to find the federal law , but it wasn't coming up easy .I'll have to look at the books I have when I get motivated enough :) . I know New York is about the toughest in many areas of trucking including oversize loads . I would think the cops would get pissed at a car or 1/2 ton pick-up pulling a single axle trailer pulling into a weigh station because it has a DOT # :) .

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OK, everyone is confusing me now.... My traier is an enclosed 10x6 trailer, under 10,000lb that I will have my company logo all over. Will be registered in the state of Alaska, however I live in Texas (Yes, I am military). Should I register the trailer as a commercial trailer or not and do I really need a DOT #. I am using the trailer to sell vinyl decals and signs both resale and homemade at fairs, carinvals, etc., will also use it to haul and install signs I make at the house. However will also be used for everday Lowes runs junk runs, etc.

Thanks everyone for hopefully un confusing me. I pickup the trailer Friday..

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OK, everyone is confusing me now.... My trailer is an enclosed 10x6 trailer, under 10,000lb that I will have my company logo all over. Will be registered in the state of Alaska, however I live in Texas (Yes, I am military). Should I register the trailer as a commercial trailer or not and do I really need a DOT #. I am using the trailer to sell vinyl decals and signs both resale and homemade at fairs, carinvals, etc., will also use it to haul and install signs I make at the house. However will also be used for everday Lowes runs junk runs, etc.

Thanks everyone for hopefully un confusing me. I pickup the trailer Friday..

I would check Alaska's laws . What are you pulling the trailer with ? The way I look at it , is having a DOT # may technically be required , especially if you give the rookie cop the answers they are looking for ,but you open up a bigger bag of worms by putting 1 on . Reciprocity means every state has to obey the home states laws . I bet 99.99 % of the work vans that are decalled in each & every state don't have decals or go thru the weigh scales . I would " use the trailer for advertisement & storage " move it to a different location etc . Putting DOT decals on the puling vehicle opens up a bag of worms IMO . That is confessing it is commercial & if a bad accident happened your insurance company would most likely use that to try to not honor the policy at all . I use a 1/2 ton pick up to escort the mobile homes & it follows me thru the weigh scales . i have never been asked or bothered about a DOT # , even though it is deep into needing them ( edit - added : they have oversize load signs, revolving lights & decals but under 10,000 registry ). What you are doing is barely scratching the surface of needing a DOT # IMO . all said & done . getting a ticket for not having a DOT # on what you are driving ( assuming a car or pick-up ) is easy to beat in court & much less of a liability than having a DOT # from my experience .

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OK, everyone is confusing me now.... My traier is an enclosed 10x6 trailer, under 10,000lb that I will have my company logo all over. Will be registered in the state of Alaska, however I live in Texas (Yes, I am military). Should I register the trailer as a commercial trailer or not and do I really need a DOT #. I am using the trailer to sell vinyl decals and signs both resale and homemade at fairs, carinvals, etc., will also use it to haul and install signs I make at the house. However will also be used for everday Lowes runs junk runs, etc.

Thanks everyone for hopefully un confusing me. I pickup the trailer Friday..

when you register the trailer, talk with someone at the DMV about it. I know here in ny, they no longer recognize permanent plates. People here used to go to maine and register there trailers with permanent plates. If a cop see's you with them now you get pulled over for invalid registration. I am not sure but if your license say's texas and the vehicle hauling the trailer has texas plates and the trailer has alaska plates than you may need to talk to an official about it. If there is a local state police barracks close to it I would find out from them there stipulations on it. I know here in NY is would be considered intrastate transportation because of the registrations involved.

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Hey guy's, NY is VERY strict on EVERYTHING...... Alaska? I wouldnt even think so eheheheh

I live in N.C. and I have a 12x16 trailer actually 3 of them.... I have company logos and business stuff plastered all over the place.

I've sold and bought new ones last year and stickered these as well. I've bene through every traffic stop in the world, and never ask to see anything special at all.

think it's all in where you live man, it varies from state to state though.

I'm like Racin, check with the dmv there and see what the specs are.

I've never had to have my CDL's for these, even though I do have these though.

The boys drive these things all over N.C. and get stopped at traffic stops on a regular basis.

Anyway, like I said, check with your DMV office for the details.

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I know here in ny, they no longer recognize permanent plates. People here used to go to maine and register there trailers with permanent plates. If a cop see's you with them now you get pulled over for invalid registration.

Federal law is what takes precedent on interstate roads . Reciprocity means the state has to honor the home states laws . About 1/2 the States have permanent trailer tags .I have permanent trailer tags in Tn , Maine & WV . Cops always get on a rage about certain things 7 do win about some things , but get wore out by Judges also & stop ticketing for nonsense issues . RacerBoy , you have your CDL , do you actively drive a CDL vehicle & or own 1 ? Wondering if you are talking about direct experience or the gossip at the truck stops :) My buddy has about 30 trailers registered in Maine that goes thru NY weekly :huh: some with Superload permits , many with oversize permits . He has tagged EVERY trailer he owns based in Maryland dor the past 40 years in Maine with no tickets at all like you speak of . I know you are meaning well . ;)

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Hey guy's, NY is VERY strict on EVERYTHING...... Alaska? I wouldnt even think so eheheheh

I live in N.C. and I have a 12x16 trailer actually 3 of them.... I have company logos and business stuff plastered all over the place.

I've sold and bought new ones last year and stickered these as well. I've bene through every traffic stop in the world, and never ask to see anything special at all.

think it's all in where you live man, it varies from state to state though.

I'm like Racin, check with the dmv there and see what the specs are.

I've never had to have my CDL's for these, even though I do have these though.

The boys drive these things all over N.C. and get stopped at traffic stops on a regular basis.

Anyway, like I said, check with your DMV office for the details.

So, are your trailers registered as commerical or non commercial?

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So, are your trailers registered as commerical or non commercial?

They are non commercial. All 3 are. I drive these out of state as well. They have been all over the country.

99.9 % like rodger said, they might ticket you but the first time you'll get out of it anyhow.

Everyone I know that pulls these box trailers are non commercial.

For a sign business man, your not pulling or hauling any weight in that heheeheh

You have to think about it... no weight, no DOT #

I think Racin is hauling cars in his, that might be a different story...... but like I said I'd think you'll be more than fine pulling that without a DOT #

Hope this helps ya

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The whole purpose of a DOT # is so the government can keep track of your safety record . That also involves maintenance on the vehicles , record keeping by the companies etc . So intent vs the ability to ticket thru technical infractions makes it very clear that a pick-up pulling a small trailer does not transform when decals are applied . The 1rst basis for needing a DOT # federaly is the 10,000 pound weight ... every state I have read starts with the same criteria . Best way IMO for the OP is to do what you want . " IF " asked .. be honest & say why would I need a DOT # . let them explain it & you will get get alot of lienancy then & any Judge would dismiss the ticket from my experience

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I agree with you rodger and as such intend to register my new trailer as noncommercial without a DOT#. Thanks everyone. Will also post some pics of the trailer with my new logo on it within the next couple weeks.

Thanks again all.

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I agree with you rodger and as such intend to register my new trailer as noncommercial without a DOT#. Thanks everyone. Will also post some pics of the trailer with my new logo on it within the next couple weeks.

Thanks again all.

I had a 5x8 fully enclosed trailer....I went to title it and they told me I could if I wanted to, but didn't HAVE to. NOT in Tennessee,anyway. No title required. NO PLATES required...as long as I didn't take it out of state.

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I had a 5x8 fully enclosed trailer....I went to title it and they told me I could if I wanted to, but didn't HAVE to. NOT in Tennessee,anyway. No title required. NO PLATES required...as long as I didn't take it out of state.

;) , That law has helped me in other states.... I have several things tagged in Tn & use that info ( minus the instate thingy ) when pulling a trailer with no tag ... with a Tn tagged vehicle . WV police , said " Oh , Ok " & left it at that . That was when I had my driver's license in Md , now I am licensed in Tn . I think the attitude you give the cop & how his day is going has much to do with the outcome :thumbsup:

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