lablover 218 Posted October 20, 2015 Not a real big deal but pretty excited to do one finally. Here is a pic of what i need to make..Pretty simple and the GVW does not need to be included. Single color only. 13"high by 30" wide Image shown is not a representation of size they need I was thinking around 30 bucks ea. Being this is my first I'd like to lowball it a bit so I can get them for more business down the road..However I don't want to give away the farm. They will install. also, do the US DOT fonts and numbers have to be a certain height and weight? Thanks Folks Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 20, 2015 I don't think $30 os bad at least not in my area. I do something like that installed for about $100 total. Make sure and use cast vinyl though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted October 20, 2015 Ordering the 751 as we speak. Pretty sure DOT letters/Fonts have to be at least 2" and readable at 50 ft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted October 20, 2015 do the US DOT fonts and numbers have to be a certain height and weight? Do you mean certain height and length? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted October 20, 2015 He may have meant just what he wrote. The weight of a font is the thickness of the character's outlines relative to it's height. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted October 20, 2015 I just did some DOT for a construction company and he told me they have to be atleast 3" according to the highway patrol cause he just got a ticket and the officer said that is what its supposed to be ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted October 20, 2015 I just did some DOT for a construction company and he told me they have to be atleast 3" according to the highway patrol cause he just got a ticket and the officer said that is what its supposed to be ... May have to look into this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted October 20, 2015 Boats, and trucks, 3 inches, and a bold font, Ariel Black, or something, so they don't have any trouble reading. Just one more reason for 'em to pull ya. Of course, if the customer wants the wrong type font, well, they aren't going to pull you over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted October 20, 2015 Don't forget to clean the truck first!! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted October 20, 2015 3" it is....And, I'm not installing.....Hmmm, might need to make them 2 sets..lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 21, 2015 I've been doing 2" for years. Would love a reference to statute stating 3" so I have something to show customers. Visible at 50' is really open to interpretation and blind cops 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 21, 2015 We run about 50 trucks at my day job and they are all 2" too. Although I live in Idaho, around here if you can do it it's legal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted October 21, 2015 Why is cast a must here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Decals 621 Posted October 21, 2015 3" it is....And, I'm not installing.....Hmmm, might need to make them 2 sets..lol They need them for both side here in California according to the officer,And i had to put them on his 5th wheel flatbed trailer as well. Im sure it the same everywhere i would think. but you never know.. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted October 21, 2015 2" on our vehicles here in CT. Never had an issue with DOT. 751, minimum, on all fleet vehicles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 21, 2015 Why is cast a must here? The superiority of cast over calendared is well documented. There is just too much expansion and contraction on vehicles for calendared to hold up without cracks starting in the corners. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quitetitan4 90 Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks Wild, I know its better just making sure I wasn't missing anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 22, 2015 They need them for both side here in California according to the officer,And i had to put them on his 5th wheel flatbed trailer as well. Im sure it the same everywhere i would think. but you never know.. lol We do both sides but like SAL316 we only use 2" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 22, 2015 They need them for both side here in California according to the officer,And i had to put them on his 5th wheel flatbed trailer as well. Im sure it the same everywhere i would think. but you never know.. lol Although it wouldn't surprise me that California would up the standards, I believe the FMCSA regulations requiring DOT stickers is constrained only to actual power unit (vehicle). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 25, 2015 Why is cast a must here? Intermediate or calandered vinyl has less life expectancy less uv resistance and prone to cracking. High performance or cast vinyl has better attributes longer life and will contract and expand better resulting in less cracking, curling and deterioration. It's just the proper material for the application. 651 is for temporary signage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites