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MTO Truck Lettering Requirements

Ontario CVOR law is a certificate-carry rule. Door lettering still helps fleets look professional, meet customer and contract expectations, and satisfy US USDOT requirements when crossing the border.

Verified Rule

O.Reg 424/97 requires the CVOR certificate to be carried in the vehicle. It does not create an Ontario exterior CVOR display rule, a 50 mm lettering rule, a permanent door-lettering rule, or a specific Ontario fine for missing CVOR decals.

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We produce durable, readable fleet lettering for company names, unit numbers, CVOR references, GVW-style text, and USDOT markings. For US-bound carriers, we build to FMCSA 49 CFR 390.21 and cite the authority.

FAQ

What does O.Reg 424/97 require for Ontario truck lettering?

For CVOR, the verified Ontario rule is to carry the certificate in the cab. O.Reg 424/97 does not require exterior CVOR number or operator-name display.

What information should appear on a commercial truck?

Use company name, unit number, CVOR reference, contact details, and GVW-style information where useful for fleet operations, customers, contracts, or job sites. US-bound carriers must display legal name and USDOT number under FMCSA 49 CFR 390.21.

Can MTO require 50 mm CVOR lettering?

No verified source in O.Reg 424/97 creates a 50 mm CVOR exterior-lettering rule. We do not claim one.

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