If you drive a large commercial vehicle, you know that making sure your vehicle is in top condition is extremely important. After all, a malfunctioning vehicle can be a major safety hazard to you and anyone else on the road, so it’s important to make sure your vehicle is up to specific standards. DOT inspections have been put in place to keep vehicles that weigh over 10,000 pounds safe on the road.
DOT inspections have six main levels to them, and while you don’t necessarily need to know every single in-and-out behind each level, it helps to know that there are different levels so you know that every part of your vehicle will be thoroughly checked. These levels are designed to look at the driver’s abilities, specific parts within your vehicle, and the overall wellbeing of the vehicle, both with and without the driver present.
If you’re due for an inspection, there are a few things to keep in mind, the first being that it’s important to have all of the various things you’ll need. Your licensure, medical certificate, and logbook records are all needed as part of the inspection. You’ll also want to make sure your vehicle is ready for an inspection. DOT inspections are thorough, so you’ll want to make sure your equipment is cleaned and that your shipments have been secured properly.
Our DOT inspections comply with all of the necessary standards, so if you need your truck inspected, call us at Mid Carolina Diesel.
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