DOT truck inspection reduces fines and out-of-service.

DOT commercial truck inspections are a big problem for truck owners and trucking companies because failing them can result in audits, fines, and authorization revocations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This article reviews inspections and what you need to know to pass them.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for maintaining highway safety with an emphasis on transportation systems in the United States and requires an annual mechanical physical inspection of commercial motor vehicles FMCSA 49 CFR 396 (CMV) for this purpose. All CMVs weighing more than 10,000 pounds are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) truck inspections for Level I safety and working conditions.