Service 05 · DOT Inspections
DOT inspections done thoroughly — and fixed in the same visit
An annual inspection is only useful if it is honest. We inspect every required item, document it, and repair what fails so the truck leaves compliant.
- Covers
- Tractors & trailers
- Standard
- FMCSA annual inspection
- Paperwork
- Report & decal on pass
DOT Inspections§ 01 Signs it’s time
Call us if you’re seeing this
- 01A unit’s annual inspection is expiring
- 02You bought a used truck or trailer
- 03A roadside inspection found a violation
- 04Preparing for an audit or a new contract
- 05A trailer has been sitting and needs to return to service
- 06You want a pre-inspection check before a busy season
§ 02 Our approach
How we handle dot inspections
The annual inspection covers brakes, coupling devices, exhaust, fuel system, lighting, cargo securement points, steering, suspension, frame, tires, wheels and rims, windshield glazing and wipers. We inspect each item against the federal standard and record the results — not just a checkmark at the bottom of a form.
If something does not pass, we explain why, quote the repair and in most cases fix it during the same visit. That turns an inspection day into a ready-to-roll day and gives you documentation you can trust when a roadside inspector looks at the same truck.
§ 03 How the job runs
Four steps, start to finish
Book
Choose a time at your yard or by appointment.
Inspect
Every required component checked and recorded.
Repair
Failed items quoted and fixed, usually the same visit.
Certify
Inspection report completed and decal applied on pass.
§ 04 Scope
What’s included
Every job is quoted in writing first. Here’s what this service typically covers.
- Full annual inspection checklist
- Brake stroke and air system check
- Lighting and reflective device check
- Tire, wheel and rim inspection
- Steering, suspension and frame inspection
- Written report for your records
- Same-visit repairs on approval
§ 05 FAQ
DOT Inspections questions
How long does a DOT inspection take?
A typical tractor or trailer inspection takes about one to two hours, longer if repairs are needed. Fleet inspections can be scheduled back to back at your yard.
What happens if my truck fails?
You get a list of what failed and why, with a quote. Most items — lights, brake adjustment, air leaks, tires — can be repaired during the same visit.
Do you inspect trailers?
Yes. We inspect dry vans, reefers, flatbeds and other trailers in addition to power units.
Related services
Air Brake Repair
Air brake inspections, adjustments, chambers, valves, shoes, drums and air leaks — set up to stop straight and pass inspection.
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled PM services — oil, filters, fluids, greasing and a full inspection — so small problems never become road calls.
Trailer Repair & Welding
Trailer brakes, lights, landing gear, doors, floors and structural welding for dry vans, reefers and flatbeds.
Truck down?
We’re on it.
Tell us where the truck is and what it’s doing. We’ll give you a straight answer, an honest arrival time and a written estimate before any work starts.