Semi-Truck Department of Transportation Inspection – $140
According to federal law, if you drive a commercial motor vehicle such as a semi-truck that weighs more than 10,000 pounds you must have a D.O.T. truck inspection once a year. Inspections ensure that all of the parts and components on your truck are safe for the road and do not pose a risk to you, other drivers, or the environment.
During your D.O.T. truck inspection, we will examine and document a variety of parts on your truck to ensure it is in safe driving condition in accordance with the law.
Parts that our inspectors check include:
- Brakes
- Coupling devices
- Exhaust system
- Suspension
- Turn signals
- Headlights
- Windshield wipers
- Tires
- Steering wheel
- Cargo fastening
- Fuel system
Be prepared to show the following documentation upon arrival:
- Vehicle registration
- A valid driver’s license for commercial vehicles
Our inspectors will provide you with the following information in your inspection report:
- The date of your inspection
- The name of your inspector
- The vehicle inspected
- The address of where your inspection takes place
- Certification that your vehicle meets all requirements and standards
- Identification of any parts or components that do not meet requirements
- A sticker or decal that notes your date of inspection to display on your vehicle
You should keep this full inspection report, or return it to the person or organization who owns your truck to hold for the next year. You will also need to keep a copy in your semi-truck, as federal, state, and local law enforcement officials may request to see the document during any legal stop.
It is important to know that there are several states that require commercial motor vehicles to pass a State Inspection, independent of a national Department of Transportation Inspection. If your semi-truck is registered in a state with such requirements you must follow state protocol in order to satisfy the federal requirement.