The 6 Levels of DOT Inspections you need to know about and what to expect when a DOT inspector stops you
Every commercial vehicle (CV) registered for a weight of more than 4,500 kilograms must undergo annual DOT inspection. A DOT (Department Of Transportation) inspection is an inspection conducted by a qualified DOT Officer to ensure that the vehicle is safe to be on the road. The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) involves a mandatory vehicle inspection that ensures a vehicle is mechanically safe to operate. It is illegal for a commercial vehicle to be operated on a highway unless it has a valid inspection certificate and decal There are 6 Levels of DOT inspections The DOT Inspections can be conducted anywhere by a qualified Inspector or state police officer. Bellow is a list of the different levels with an explanation of the methods the DOT officer uses to asses the safe use of the vehicle. Level I: North American Standard Inspection An inspection that includes examination of driver’s license; Medical Examiner’s Certificate and Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Cer