Greensboro, NC · DOT-compliant vinyl kits

DOT lettering for Greensboro, NC trucks and vans

Need USDOT, MC, KYU, or company-name lettering on a Greensboro vehicle before your next FMCSA roadside or new-authority inspection? We cut, pre-mask, and deliver compliant vinyl from a shop on Spring Garden Street, with on-site install available across Guilford County.

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  • FMCSA 49 CFR 390.21 sizing - 2 in. characters, contrasting color, both sides
  • 3M Controltac IJ180mC vinyl - 7+ year outdoor warranty
  • Order by Tuesday midnight, ships Thursday from Greensboro
  • On-site install available in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington
  • Carrier-name + USDOT + MC bundles starting at $89 per truck
USDOT and company name vinyl lettering applied to a work van door
Plotter-cut 3M vinyl, weeded and pre-masked for a 10-minute install.
Flat-packed DOT decal kit with application tape and squeegee
Every kit ships with a felt-edge squeegee, alcohol wipe, and step-by-step card.

What FMCSA actually requires (the short version)

If your truck or trailer runs interstate at over 10,001 lbs GVWR, hauls hazmat, or carries paying passengers, FMCSA 49 CFR 390.21 requires your legal business name and USDOT number on both sides of the power unit. Letters must be at least 2 inches tall, in a color that sharply contrasts the background, and readable from 50 feet in daylight. MC numbers, KYU permits, and intrastate-only DOTs follow the same sizing rules in most states.

Magnets and chalk-marker work for a weekend, not for a Level 1 inspection. North Carolina state troopers and Guilford County weigh-station officers routinely cite removable lettering, faded numbers, and the wrong contrast (yellow on white, dark gray on black) as Form-A violations. A $25 magnet can turn into a $500 fine plus an out-of-service order that pulls the truck off the road until corrected.

How we cut it

Every Greensboro DOT kit is plotted on a Roland TrueVIS or Graphtec CE7000 from 3M Controltac IJ180mC cast vinyl, the same film commercial fleets like Penske and Ryder use. We weed the negative material by hand, lay down medium-tack application tape, and ship the kit with an alcohol wipe, a felt-edge squeegee, and a one-page install card you can follow in your driveway.

Standard production is a Tuesday-cut, Thursday-ship cadence. Local pickup at our Spring Garden Street shop is usually same-day if you order before noon. On-site install in Guilford, Forsyth, or Alamance County runs about an hour per truck and we can knock out a 6-vehicle yard before lunch.

Greensboro fleets we ship for

We run kits weekly for owner-operators out of the Greensboro freight corridor (I-40, I-85, US-29), HVAC and plumbing shops in Summerfield and Oak Ridge, landscaping crews in Stokesdale, and roll-off and dump fleets servicing PTI airport construction. Most of those trucks need the USDOT, company name, city + state, and an MC line - a $89-$129 setup we keep stocked.

If you're in the Triad and waiting on a new MC authority to clear, place your order the day FMCSA sends the welcome letter. We can have lettering on your truck before your BOC-3 process server even files.

Frequently asked

How fast can I get DOT lettering installed in Greensboro?
Local pickup is usually same-day if you order before noon. Ship-to-driveway is Thursday cut, Friday or Saturday arrival. On-site install in Guilford County is normally within 3-5 business days.
What size do my USDOT numbers have to be?
FMCSA requires at least 2 inches tall, in a color that contrasts sharply with the truck. Most fleets run 2.5 in. or 3 in. for readability. We default to 2.5 in. unless you specify otherwise.
Do you do intrastate-only NC DOT numbers?
Yes. NCDOT numbers follow the same 2 in. minimum and contrast rule. We cut both USDOT (interstate) and NCDOT (intrastate-only) the same way.
Can I install it myself?
Yes. Every kit ships pre-masked with a squeegee and step-by-step card. A first-timer typically does both doors in under 15 minutes. If you'd rather we do it, on-site install is available across the Triad.
Will it survive a power wash?
3M Controltac IJ180mC is rated 7+ years outdoors and is safe with commercial truck washes 24 hours after install. Avoid pressure washing within 1 inch of the edge.
How much does a full setup cost?
Carrier name + USDOT bundles start at $89 per truck. Adding MC, KYU, city/state, or reflective vinyl runs $20-$60 more. Final price is locked at checkout before you pay.

Ready when you are

Configure the kit, pay with a card, and we'll have it on your truck within the week.

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