Safety Inspection

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  1. Feb 25, 2026 #1
    WinMorrow

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    Is it necessary to have a DOT Safety Inspection to be in compliance?
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2026 #2
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Maybe.

    Vague questions deserve vague answers
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2026 #3
    Concorde

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    Clarify what you mean by “DOT safety inspection”

    Annual truck/trailer inspections?
    FMCSA safety audit?
    Roadside DOT inspections?
     
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    tscottme

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    Compliance with what specific requirement? Are you asking about the annual DOT inspection or what exactly? Feel free to use enough words to explain what you are asking. None of us were there when something happened to you and we only know what you tell us about what happened to you.
     
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    WinMorrow

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    What other info can I supply to get a good response
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2026 #6
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Hell, I thought my reply WAS good. Maybe not, but it was correct.
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2026 #7
    Concorde

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    Just give us the info that explains what the heck you’re talking about..then we can give you a good answer.

    Annual truck/trailer inspections?
    FMCSA safety audit?
    Roadside DOT inspections?
     
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    Concorde

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    May have to bust out the Ouija board or crystal ball on this one :)
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2026 #9
    WinMorrow

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    My son (non cdl) had an Ohio State boy tell him he needed a safety inspection (off the record). Son has F350 with a 20’ flatbed. I’m Assuming it is the annual inspection he was referring to so just asking if that rig is required like semis
     
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  12. Feb 25, 2026 #10
    Concorde

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    Okay, he has a non CDL “Hot Shot” setup.

    That clears up the confusion but unfortunately I can’t give you an educated response.

    Just be patient and someone with higher intelligence will respond..
     
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