Gross Weight (GVW) Sticker

What it is

The GVW Number Sticker cuts your gross vehicle weight figure — the number your safety compliance program or state inspection expects to see on the cab or door — from single-color vinyl at the height you choose. Type the digits, pick a height and color, and the stickers go out ready to install. Exact posting requirements for GVW/GVWR markings vary by state and by fleet safety program, so confirm the figure and required placement with your own compliance contact before ordering; this product handles the printing and cutting once you know what the sticker needs to say.

Sizes and pricing

Letter heights of 2, 3 and 4 inches are available, with a digit count from 3 to 8. Width scales automatically to the number of digits you enter.

Letter height	Example: 5-digit number	Price per sticker
2 in	about 12.7 in wide	$16.16
3 in	about 19.1 in wide	$18.96

Prices start from $15.45 per sticker, and transfer tape is included free. Order two to mark both sides.

Why it holds up

Cut from single-color vinyl in 13 colors rather than printed, the number will not fade or peel unevenly and is rated for 5+ years outdoors. Reflective film is available as an add-on if the sticker needs to be legible at a night inspection.

Where it's used

• New trucks and trailers — posting the weight rating before the unit goes into service.
• Reweighed or reconfigured units — updating the figure after an axle or trailer change.
• Fleet standardization — matching font, height and placement to the rest of a fleet's markings.

How to apply

Use painter's tape to keep the number level before committing to the final position, especially if it needs to sit next to other required markings on the same door.

1. Wash the panel with soap and water, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol and let it dry completely — any wax, dust or grease under the vinyl will shorten how long it holds.
2. Work in a shaded spot between about 60 and 90 degrees F. Direct sun makes the adhesive grab too fast; cold makes it grab too slowly.
3. Peel back a corner of the backing paper and tack the decal in place to confirm the position before committing.
4. Use a strip of painter's tape as a hinge at the top so the decal stays aligned while you peel away the rest of the backing paper.
5. Squeegee from the center outward in overlapping passes to push air out toward the edges, not trap it in the middle.
6. If the order includes transfer tape, squeegee firmly over it, then peel the transfer tape back slowly at a low angle, checking that every letter released onto the surface.
7. Press down any edges or corners that did not fully bond, working from the center out.
8. If a small air bubble remains, prick it with a pin and press it flat — do not try to squeegee a large bubble out through the edge.
9. Give the adhesive time to cure — avoid washing the vehicle for at least 48 hours after installation.

Removal and care

Warm the film with a hair dryer or heat gun on a low setting, then peel it back slowly at a low angle rather than straight up — heat keeps the vinyl from tearing into small pieces. Any adhesive left behind comes off with an adhesive remover or rubbing alcohol, then a regular wash. Because it is rated for 5+ years outdoors, you can leave it on through winters and regular washing and remove it later without stripping paint, as long as the clear coat underneath is in normal condition.