Safety-Focused Inspection
Important vehicle components are checked to identify conditions that may affect safe operation or inspection results.
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Truck & Trailer Inspections
Annual DOT Inspections
Keep your truck or trailer prepared for its annual inspection. Lemont Truck Center provides FMCSA annual DOT inspections and checks important vehicle safety components to help identify items that may need attention.
Annual DOT Inspections
Truck & Trailer
Safety-Focused Checks
Safety Starts With Inspection
Know What’s Being Checked
An up-to-date DOT inspection is important for safety and compliance. Our inspection process covers key vehicle systems and components. If an item does not meet the applicable requirements, it must be corrected before the vehicle can receive a passing inspection.
Truck & Trailer
Contact us to arrange an annual DOT inspection for your truck and/or trailer.
Identify Items to Address
If an inspection reveals a problem, our team can discuss the repair or maintenance needed before the vehicle can pass.
Inspection Checklist
What’s Checked During a DOT Inspection?
The following important areas are listed on our existing inspection page. Inspection requirements depend on the vehicle and applicable regulations; this list is an overview, not a guarantee that it covers every required check.
- Seatbelt
- Brakes
- Brake lamps
- Coupling devices
- Exhaust system
- Frame
- Fuel system
- Headlamps
- Securement of cargo
- Steering mechanism
- Stop lamps
- Suspension
- Tail lamps
- Tires
- Trailer bodies
- Turn signals
- Wheels, rims, and hubcaps
- Windshield wipers
Important: Defects Must Be Corrected
A vehicle cannot receive a passing DOT inspection if a required item fails to meet the applicable inspection criteria. If a problem is found, ask our team what needs to be corrected and whether a follow-up inspection is required.
Before Your Visit
Prepare Your Truck or Trailer
If you have noticed issues with brakes, lights, tires, steering, suspension, or another listed component, let our team know when you contact us. This helps us understand your concerns before your visit.
Need Repairs Too?
Ask About Related Services
Lemont Truck Center also offers services including tire services and oil changes. Contact us to discuss the specific repair or maintenance your vehicle needs.
Schedule Your DOT Inspection
Contact Lemont Truck Center to ask about annual DOT inspections for your truck or trailer and arrange your visit.
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