Ok-anybody know what DOT specs are? Do they differ from state to state or are they the same all over the US? Thanks!
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
which specs do you need?
Posted by Troy Haas (Member # 472) on :
Here is the link to the DOT If you need the DOT numbers for a big truck they are national, check here for up to date specs.
Tisha, According to a letter faxed to me by one of my recent customers--the USDOT numbers needs to be marked on your motor vehicles as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation required by Section 390.21. All states should comply with this regulation. The following is Section 390.21: (a) General. Every self propelled commercial motor vehicle operated in interstate commerce and subject to the rules of subchapter B of this chapter must be marked as specified in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this section. Self propelled commercial motor vehicles operated by for hire motor carriers under authority issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) may meet the requirements of this section by complying with the marking requirements set forth in 49 CFR part 390, subpart D.
(b) Nature of marking. The marking must display the following information:
(b)(1) The name or trade name of the motor carrier operating the self propelled commercial motor vehicle.
(b)(2) The city or community and State (name abbreviated), in which the carrier maintains its principal place of business or in which the commercial motor vehicle is customarily based.
(b)(3) The motor carrier identification number, if issued by the FHWA, preceded by the letters "USDOT".
(b)(4) If the name of any person other than the operating carrier appears on the commercial motor vehicle operated under its own power, either alone or in combination, the name of the operating carrier shall be followed by the information required by paragraphs (b)(1), (2), and (3) of this section, and be preceded by the words "operated by."
(b)(5) Other identifying information may be displayed on the commercial motor vehicle if it is not inconsistent with the information required by this paragraph.
(c) Size, shape, location, and color of marking. The marking must --
(c)(1) Appear on both sides of the self propelled commercial motor vehicle;
(c)(2) Be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed;
(c)(3) Be readily legible, during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet while the commercial motor vehicle is stationary; and
(c)(4) Be kept and maintained in a manner that retains the legibility required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section.
(d) Construction and durability. The marking may be painted on the commercial motor vehicle or may consist of a removable device, if that device meets the identification and legibility requirements of this section, and such marking shall be maintained in such a manner as to remain legible as required by this section.
I make all USDOT numbers 2" tall so that they are readable from 50' away. Hope this clears things up for you. Judy
