DOT scheduled inspection

(ii) Have a combination of training or experience totaling at least 1 year. Such training or experience may consist of:

(A) Participation in a commercial motor vehicle manufacturer-sponsored training program or similar commercial training program designed to train students in commercial motor vehicle operation and maintenance;

(B) Experience as a mechanic or inspector in a motor carrier or intermodal equipment maintenance program;

(C) Experience as a mechanic or inspector in commercial motor vehicle maintenance at a commercial garage, fleet leasing company, or similar facility; or

(D) Experience as a commercial motor vehicle inspector for a State, Provincial or Federal government.

 

Ok, so where is the certification. I have read all that.and more. We have a shop and I can say that I have that experience. There is no verification, hence anyone can say they are qualified.

 

Passeda Level 1 and my company credited me with 6 months toward required annual inspection-- company requires us to turn in a DOT inspection every 6 months.

 

You are correct. It's not like a diploma. Simply the service vendor or individual must certify that they meet the requirements to be performing inspections. There's supposed to be one in the equipment file from anywhere you get you're annual inspection from. In your case, you'd fill out the form yourself and drop it in the file.

The only time your certification might be questioned would be immediately following a violation-filled roadside inspection at the following DOT safety audit. Or possibly the attorneys and homicide detectives for the victims of a terrible accident involving the equipment you inspected.

cer·ti·fy
ˈsərdəˌfī/
verb

1. attest or confirm in a formal statement.
   "the profits for the year had been certified by the auditors"
   synonyms: verify, guarantee, attest, validate, confirm, substantiate, endorse, vouch for, testify to; More
   
   • officially recognize (someone or something) as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards.
     "a certified scuba instructor"
     synonyms: accredit, recognize, license, authorize, approve, warrant
     "a certified hospital"

 

Correct response to the company would be, "Goeth intercourse thyself."