Van lettering ideas you can preview with your own name
Lettering puts your name, phone, and services on the van without covering the paint. Below are five layouts drawn by the free tool on this page, each for a fictional business. Type your details further down to see yours.
5 sample layouts
Each sample is a cargo van concept rendered by WrapMockup. Names, phone numbers (555-01xx) and websites (.example) are made up.
What each style suits
Minimal lettering
Text on the factory paint with one thin color line along the lower edge. It suits trades that want a tidy, quiet look: locksmiths, cleaners, inspectors, and pest techs whose customers prefer discretion. It is the layout that converts to door magnets or cut vinyl with the least change.
Stripe
A color band with a thin accent pinstripe runs the length of the side above the name, with a thin line low on the body. It suits electricians, glass and window companies, and anyone who wants the van to look marked as a fleet vehicle while most of the paint stays white.
Layout checklist
- Make the business name the largest line. People read the name first, then decide whether to read more.
- Make the phone number the second largest line. A driver behind you has a few seconds at a light.
- Use one tagline with up to three services. A long list turns into gray texture at a distance.
- Add the website if people book or get quotes online. Leave off social handles unless you use them for sales.
- Add your license number if your state or city requires it on vehicles. Our electrician and plumbing guides quote the Texas and California rules.
- Pick a text color that contrasts with the paint. Dark text on a white van, white or light text on a dark van.
- Repeat the name and phone on the other side and on the rear doors. The preview shows one side; your sign shop lays out the rest from it.
- If the van counts as a commercial motor vehicle under federal rules, 49 CFR 390.21 requires your carrier name and USDOT number on both sides. Check with FMCSA or your state DOT.
Get the clean files
Click a vehicle concept to pick it for the Single.
Single
$9
One-time payment.
- 1 vehicle concept, no watermark. JPEG, 2560 x 1440 px.
- The matching 24x18 yard sign. JPEG, 4500 x 4140 px, sign face at 150 px per inch.
- 2 files in one zip.
Fleet Pack
$29
One-time payment.
- All 18 vehicle concepts you saw, no watermark. JPEG, 2560 x 1440 px.
- All 6 yard signs. JPEG, 4500 x 4140 px.
- A brand sheet with your colors and fonts. JPEG, 2400 x 1600 px.
- 25 files in one zip.
Concept proofs, not print files. Your wrap shop builds the print file for your exact vehicle. Polar runs checkout. License terms.
How it works
- Type your business name, phone, website, tagline, and colors. Add a logo if you have one.
- See 24 concepts in seconds. They render in your browser.
- Pick one for $9, or take all 24 for $29. Hand the files to your local wrap shop.
Every letter is drawn from what you type. That means no garbled AI text and no misspelled phone numbers.
What each plan includes
Free preview
$0
- 24 concepts: 6 styles on 3 vehicles plus a 24x18 yard sign
- Your logo, name, phone, and colors
- Watermarked, 640 px wide
- No account, no upload. Renders in your browser.
Single
$9 one time
- 1 vehicle concept of your choice, no watermark
- Full resolution: 2560 x 1440 px JPEG
- Matching 24x18 yard sign at 150 px per inch, sized to print
- License key that does not expire
Fleet Pack
$29 one time
- All 18 vehicle concepts, no watermark, 2560 x 1440 px
- All 6 yard signs, sized to print
- Brand sheet with your colors and fonts for your wrap shop
- License key that does not expire
Files are concept proofs. Your wrap shop measures your vehicle and builds the final print file. Not happy? Ask for a refund within 14 days. Refund policy.
What you get when you buy
| Item | Single, $9 | Fleet Pack, $29 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle concepts | 1 | 18 (6 styles on 3 vehicles) |
| Yard signs (24x18) | 1 | 6 |
| Brand sheet | No | Yes |
| Format | JPEG in a zip. Vehicles 2560 x 1440 px. Signs 4500 x 4140 px. Brand sheet 2400 x 1600 px. | |
| Watermark | None | |
| License key | One-time payment. The key does not expire. Unlock again any time with the same details. | |
| Use | Your own business marketing. Give them to a wrap or print shop. Edit them. No resale or sharing as templates. Read the license. | |
These are concept proofs. You do not get vector, PDF, or print-ready wrap files. A wrap shop builds those for your exact year and model.
Questions
What is the difference between van lettering and a van wrap?
Lettering is cut or printed text applied to the factory paint. A wrap covers part or all of the body in printed vinyl. The minimal style on this page shows a lettering layout; the other styles show partial and full wraps.
Can I use these layouts for door magnets?
Yes, as a layout reference. The minimal style keeps all text in one area, so a sign shop can move it to a magnet. Ask the shop for the magnet size that fits your door.
Which lettering style should I pick?
Minimal for the quietest look. Stripe if you want a band of color that marks the van as part of a fleet while most of the paint stays white. Preview both with your name below.
What do I get for free?
24 watermarked previews: 6 styles on a cargo van, a pickup, and a box truck, and a 24x18 yard sign. No account needed.
Are these print-ready wrap files?
No. They are concept proofs. Show them to your wrap shop. The shop builds the print file for your exact year and model.
Will my business name be spelled right?
Yes. All text is drawn from what you type. No AI image model touches the lettering.
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