ANNUAL FEDERAL DOT INSPECTIONS
Commercial Vehicle Inspections
KEEP YOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION CURRENT
FEDERAL DOT INSPECTIONS FOR LARGE COMMERCIAL TRUCKS AND SEMIS
Applicable commercial motor vehicles must complete a periodic inspection at least once every 12 months. Bo’s Garage provides annual Federal DOT inspections for large trucks and semis at our Thomasville shop.
The inspection reviews the applicable safety components required under federal periodic-inspection standards. Any defects or deficiencies discovered during the inspection are documented and reviewed with you.
Call with your vehicle type and inspection due date to confirm availability and arrange a time to bring the vehicle to the shop.
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
Periodic inspections for large commercial trucks and semis
SAFETY COMPONENTS
Applicable vehicle systems inspected for condition and operation
DOCUMENTED FINDINGS
Inspection results recorded for your vehicle and carrier records
Why Annual Inspections Matter
MORE THAN A STICKER—A REVIEW OF SAFETY-CRITICAL SYSTEMS
IDENTIFY DEFECTS BEFORE THEY BECOME ROADSIDE PROBLEMS
Annual inspections help identify worn, damaged or improperly operating components that could affect the safe operation of a commercial vehicle.
The inspection covers the applicable vehicle areas identified by federal periodic-inspection standards. A vehicle must meet the required inspection criteria before it can be documented as having passed.
Motor carriers remain responsible for keeping their vehicles properly inspected, maintained and documented between annual inspections.
INSPECTION AREAS MAY INCLUDE
Our Process
FROM ARRIVAL TO COMPLETED DOCUMENTATION
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE REQUIRED VEHICLE COMPONENTS
CONFIRM VEHICLE INFORMATION
We record the commercial vehicle and carrier information needed for the inspection documentation.
INSPECT COMPONENTS
The applicable safety systems and components are inspected according to the periodic-inspection criteria.
DOCUMENT FINDINGS
The inspection results and any defects or deficiencies discovered are recorded and explained.
COMPLETE NEXT STEPS
If repairs are needed, we discuss the required work and the steps necessary before the vehicle can pass.
Prepare for Your Inspection
BRING THE INFORMATION NEEDED FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM THE VEHICLE TYPE AND INSPECTION AVAILABILITY
When calling, provide the truck or tractor year, make and model, unit number, inspection due date and any current safety or mechanical concerns.
Please tell us whether you need an inspection for more than one segment of a combination vehicle so we can confirm which vehicles or equipment can be accommodated.
Inspection requirements may vary by vehicle and operation. The motor carrier remains responsible for meeting all applicable federal and state requirements and maintaining the required records.
