A: Yes. Our patented
vinyl banner frame system is
legal in the U.S., Canada and
Mexico when placed on both
sides of a 102" wide truck to
display advertising space.
Make sure the banner frame system
you install on a truck does
not cause the vehicle to exceed
the Department of Transportation
(USDOT)
truck width regulations
for trucks operating in the
U.S. All commercial banner frame
systems for hire that we researched,
do not comply with the USDOT
CFR 23, 658.15 truck width limit.
A:
Yes, we recognize some banner
sizes must be an exact size.
If necessary, when you order
a banner, our easy order system
lets you specify the banner
size to within 1/8 of an inch,
with a tolerance in overall
size of + or - 1/4".
[NOTE: It is best if you
can size the height and width
of banners in "even whole numbers...2,
4, 6, etc". This allows you
to avoid the end of a frame
landing on a row of rivets (not
safe), because truck box rivets
are usually spaced evenly on
"even whole inches".]
A:
We have a
lifetime frame warranty
and will replace any damaged
or defective frame not the result
of the purchasers fault for
free. When you buy banners from
us, there is a 2 year guarantee
on the inks.
A:
No. Unlike all banner stretching
metal frame systems where the
banner must be stretched tight
and often times re-stretched
to stop the banner from banging
the sides of the truck, the
TRUCKADS® Frame System requires
no stretching. In fact, stretching
only contributes to early ink
failure. During installation,
the flex banner must be "pulled"
straight and square and this
is done without tools.
A:
Metal frames.
When you
compare all factors including,
weight, shipment, installation,
repairs, removal and the most
important reason, "total
cost of ownership", metal
vinyl banner frame systems cost
much more than the TRUCK ADS®
Flex-Banner Frame System. TRUCKADS® FRAME KIT IS DESIGNED
TO SAVE YOU GAS. Also,
see our "Best
Price Guarantee".
A:
No. The TRUCKADS® Frame System
remains clean and free of dirt
and grime because it is a closed
system and there are no pockets
or joints that can fill up with
water and dirt. Metal frames
have many groves and pockets
that are susceptible to collecting
dirt and grime. This can cause
metal frames to freeze up and
difficult to remove with less
than 2 crews, changing the banner.
A:
No. Our truck side frame system
is a value added product for
any truck. That means a 53 foot
truck is worth about $1000 more
than it would be without the
TRUCKADS® FRAME SYSTEM. It will
likely be useful to the next
owner of the truck who can use
it to advertise. You can't say
that about metal frames that
look like ugly picture frames,
often without a picture; which
makes it even uglier.
A:
Yes. There are many circumstances
where you may want to cut the
vinyl into an unusual shape
to fit on a wall. Also, there
are many times when the bull
nose corners at the front of
the truck are curved and our
frame system will accommodate
these special situations beautifully.
Metal frames cannot do this.
A:
No. The frame projects less
than 1/4" from the sides. Even
when the vinyl banner is not
installed there is no wind drag.
You can't say that about some
metal frames that have pockets
and can actually cause the metal
frame to loosen over time. This
creates a potential safety hazard
and higher fuel costs.
A: Just 3/16"
- less than all other systems
available today.
There is no wind drag and less
chance the frame system will
be damaged by foreign objects
coming in contact with the truck.
The maximum width of a Commercial
Motor Vehicle (CMV) is restricted.
Be sure the
frame system you install
does not cause your truck to
exceed
USDOT regulations.
A:
Never. Unlike metal frames that
occasionally require re-stretching,
our system keeps on looking
great for as long as it is up.
The vinyl banner in a metal
frame system will actually start
to bang against the sides of
the truck from the wind after
awhile and will need to re-stretched
to prevent this.
A:
The TRUCKADS® frame system requires
a minimum of 12 ounce vinyl
up to 23 ounce maximum. For
truck sides we recommend 18
ounce vinyl with scrim. The
lighter the vinyl, the less
fuel your truck uses. Our system
with 18 ounce vinyl won't loosen
over time because it is not
stretched during installation.
Heavier vinyl costs more per
square foot.
A:
The TRUCKADS®
billboard attaching system
is
strong
and safe. It will
not loosen and tear away from
the truck body over time. Compare
this with metal frames that
are rigid. Metal frames do not
breath with the truck like the
TRUCK ADS® Frame and over time
the rivets attaching it to the
truck will loosen and possibly
make the system unsafe and dangerous.
A:
Unlike banner sizes which are
critical, the
frame can be cut with scissors
to fit the exact banner size.
Ordering a frame a couple of
inches larger is not necessary
either, because each kit contains
the right amount of frame (1-2ft
extra), plus SECUR-TABS® and
ACTIVATOR.
A:
This happens occasionally, when
the frame on the truck is installed
before receiving the banner
and confirming the banner size.
Measure twice and cut once is
the best method. If you need
a patch frame for the substrate
or the banner, go to our home
page and select a black or clear
frame from the drop down menu
labeled "Dual Lock and other
Products". Frame patch kits
come with all necessary items
for proper repairs and replacement.
A:
Our proprietary, patented frame
system is strong and safe. Our
frames were tested safe by one
of the world's leading independent
vehicle testing facilities.
See
strength test. Actual drive
time is estimated at over 284,000,000
miles, without failure. All
frames come with a
lifetime warranty.
A:
Yes. TRUCKADS® Frame kits on
stationary walls and billboards
cost less because less frame
is required for this type of
installation. When ordering
for stationary installations,
indicate if the application
is for "glass or ceramic" or
"other" surface. If you prefer,
purchase
Dual Lock at bulk prices,
for stationary installations
only.
A:
TRUCKADS® Frames will securely
adhere to raw metal, metal with
baked on factory finish, fiberglass,
glass and ceramic. Frame will
remain in place until you decide
to
remove it. Surface where
frame is to be attached must
be a non-porous, smooth flat
surface. Do not install TRUCKADS®
Frame directly to wood, brick,
concrete or non-baked on painted
surfaces. See
installation manual for
additional details.
A:
Next day delivery available
on credit card orders received
by 11am ET. Available shipping
options include next day air,
second day air and ground shipment.
Subject to Carrier limits.
A:
TRUCKADS® Frames are the slimmest
profile frame system for vehicles,
available for sale.
The frame is made from a polymer
material that is less than 3/16"
thick. The frame width is only
1" wide. The SECUR-TABS® are
approximately 1.5" square. When
attached to both sides of a
102" wide truck, the frame system
does not exceed truck width
limits mandated by the USDOT.
TRUCKADS® Frame System is invisible
when connected to a truck side
and the banner is attached.
When the banner is removed THE
INVISIBLE MEDIA FRAME SYSTEM®
is hardly noticeable because
it blends into the truck side
and is only 1" wide. See cross
section and installation photos
below. To compare ordinary heavy
metal frames with TRUCKADS®
Frames,
click here.
A:
For do it yourself installers,
a 53 foot long semi-trailer
costs
less than $3900
for both sides. For a 24
foot box truck it costs
less than $2200
for both sides. Add about
$650 if you do the back
of the truck or trailer
with a decal. For pricing
or ordering,
click here.
We accept creative
advertising for
most products and services. We willingly promote
most businesses on trucks and reserve the right to refuse
advertising that is deemed in non-compliance with our
ads trucking guidelines and community standards. Single
item sellers, visit our
FAQ page to learn how to do it yourself.
Please visit
TRUCK ADS® Online iStore to shop for truck side
banners and frames. Thank you for visiting TRUCKADS®