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Truck lettering cost

Installed lettering on two truck doors costs $325 to $395 at the two shops below that post a menu. A tailgate adds $150 to $195. Box truck sides run about $900. Self apply door sets start at $18.95.

The numbers below come from shops that publish their prices. They are each shop's own prices, not a national average. Your local quote will differ. Lettering means cut vinyl text and simple logos, not a printed wrap.

Installed prices by truck

Cape Cod Custom Signs posts these prices for standard jobs (Cape Cod truck lettering):

Truck	Two doors	Two sides	Back	Front
Pickup	$325	not listed	$150 (tailgate)	$120
Van	$325	$600	$250	$120
Box truck	$325	$900	$375	$150

It adds a $50 minimum setup fee for a logo and graphics.

Installed packages at another shop

JZAC Designs lists these installed jobs (JZAC vehicle lettering):

Door lettering, name and phone, both doors: $395
Door lettering with a logo, both doors: $575
Rear window or tailgate: $195
Full side lettering, both sides: $850
Full truck, both sides and rear: $1,295
Cargo or Sprinter van, two sides: $595
Truck compliance package (doors, tailgate, USDOT, unit number): $525
USDOT and MC numbers alone: $195

Price tiers from a sign company

Arrowhead Sign Company gives these tiers (Arrowhead truck lettering cost):

Magnetic signs. $75 to $200 per pair.
Cut vinyl door lettering. $150 to $400 per truck, installed.
Doors plus tailgate package. $250 to $1,000.
Partial wrap. $1,000 to $2,500.

It cites a SignCraft survey where shops charged an average of $274 and a median of $250 to letter two semi cab doors in one color. AZ Auto Graphics puts a door set for both doors at $85 to $175 (AZ Auto Graphics).

Self apply lettering

Fleet Decal Depot sells door lettering sets of 2 at $18.95, $26.95, and $34.95 by size. A compliance kit with name, USDOT, MC, and GVW is $54.95, and box truck or trailer side lettering starts at $89.95 (Fleet Decal Depot). You do the install. For the federal door rules, read DOT number decal requirements.

Lettering versus a wrap

Lettering is the low cost floor. If you want color and photos on the panels, compare partial truck wrap ideas, pickup truck wrap cost, and F-150 wrap cost. For vans, read van lettering cost. For removable signs, read car door magnets for business. For layouts, see trailer lettering ideas.

Trades that letter trucks

See free layouts for handyman pickup lettering, electrician pickup lettering, and van lettering ideas.

Pick the design before you pay for it

Most lettering quotes add a setup or design fee for logos. A clear layout keeps that fee small. Open the free pickup wrap design tool, type your name, phone, and colors, and see free watermarked previews in 6 styles. Clean files cost $9 for one concept or $29 for the Fleet Pack. Take the file to your sign shop.

For 6 layouts with the USDOT and license lines, see truck lettering ideas.

FAQ

How much does truck door lettering cost? Cape Cod Custom Signs lists $325 for two doors. JZAC Designs lists $395, or $575 with a logo. Arrowhead Sign Company gives $150 to $400 per truck.

How much does tailgate lettering cost? Cape Cod Custom Signs lists $150 for a pickup tailgate. JZAC Designs lists $195 for a rear window or tailgate.

How much does box truck lettering cost? Cape Cod Custom Signs lists $900 for two box truck sides and $375 for the back.

Can I letter my own truck? Yes. Fleet Decal Depot sells self apply door sets from $18.95 and a compliance kit from $54.95.

Checked 2026-10-24. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.