Stupid question..........
 

But I've been wondering lately what the "80" decal on trucks coming out of Californian stands for. I've not been out there, I've run the east coast only, and now only run local, but all my drive time is on I-10 in north Florida, every truck out of Cali. has this sticker and I, for the life of me have no clue what it is. I'm sure it's a simple answer, and hopefully in a few minutes I won't have to wonder anymore what it's all about.

I can not say for sure, but a few months back I heard someone ask that same question, the reply over the CB was that it meant the truck was registered for 80,000gvw

That would make the most sense, but why doesn't every truck going in and out of Cali. need that decal?

Yes, devildice is correct. It is the registered gvw of the vehicle. You get the sticker with the registration every year. It's meant to be an easy way for DOT to know how much weight the vehicle can legally haul, at least that's what I was told.

That I can't answer either. My guess would be that it's only for trucks that are registered in Cali.

I knew someone would come along with the correct answer. :p

80,000lbs is correct, look at smaller delivery trucks you will see 26, 54, etc.