Inspections
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Trucks, trailers, and mobile cranes all may need an inspection at some point to comply with safety regulations and state laws. Vehicles that weigh more than 10,001 lbs. are usually required to pass a DOT truck inspection. Meanwhile, most vehicles newer than model year 1995 will need to be Maryland State Inspected before you can register them. Lastly, most mobile cranes need to be inspected at least once per year by qualified inspectors.
While these are the most common scenarios, this should not be used to determine whether or not you need an inspection. Please check all local and state regulations for which inspections you may or may not need. The buttons below will take you to Maryland or Delaware’s Department of Transportation pages for more complete information.
The good news is: whatever inspection you need, M&L Truck Service can complete any and all of them for you!
DOT Truck Inspections
Vehicles that weigh more than 10,001 lbs. are usually required to pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) truck inspections from a DOT-certified inspection service. The experienced technicians at M&L Truck Service can complete this inspection for your commercial vehicles to ensure all systems are in perfect working order to keep your employees and other drivers safe on the road.
Maryland State Truck Inspections
We’re proud to be a certified Maryland State Inspection station and here to guide you every step of the way. If you find yourself in the position of needing a Maryland State Inspection, you’re probably facing one of these scenarios: 1) You just moved to Maryland (60 days to complete certification). 2) You bought, were gifted or inherited a vehicle (90 days to complete certification).
Crane Inspections
Keep your crane operators, transport drivers, and the public safe knowing your mobile crane is in good working order and in compliance with all OSHA crane inspection requirements. We have 3 technicians here at M&L Truck Service who are certified to perform crane inspections. They have completed hours of training in both a classroom and in field prior to completing a written test, and gained hands-on experience of crane maintenance, servicing and repairing, modifying and functional testing of cranes and hoist equipment.
Inspection FAQs
Maryland DOT inspections for trucks include checks of the following:
- Brake System
- Coupling devices
- Exhaust system
- Fuel system
- Lighting devices
- Safe loading
- Steering mechanism
- Suspension
- Frame
- Tires
- Wheels and rims
- Windshield glazing and wipers
- Motorcoach seats
- Rear impact guard
- Anything else that may impact the safe operation of your vehicle
Yes! Our mobile service truck can complete inspections within 60 driving miles of our Federalsburg, MD shop. This service is ideal for fleet managers that are responsible for many vehicles across Delmarva.
At M&L Truck Service, a DOT inspection costs $99, not including any repairs required.
Be familiar with what to expect, and take a quick look at these components prior to your appointment using this guide. Make sure you have your DOT driver documentation with you, and always stay up-to-date with routine maintenance.
How Long Will My Inspection Take?
That will depend on which inspection you are getting. DOT inspections take approximately an hour, while Maryland State Inspections can take 2-5 hours, depending on vehicle size. Crane inspections are generally completed within 3 hours.
Our focus is getting you back on the road. When you need an inspection — FAST — M&L is the standout choice for quality and speed. Let the experts handle it!