(815) 698-2126
Gray's Test Lane & Alignment Complete Auto Repair
We are "Serious About Your Safety!"
Commercial Vehicles
Illinois and DOT
Certified Inspections
Commercial Vehicles
For questions regarding requirements for DOT Safety Inspections, refer to the Q&A section at right or give us a call at
(815) 698-2126.
The question and answer section provides general information. If you have further questions, please call us for more specific answers to help meet your individual needs.
Alignments
On All Axles
For All Vehicles, including
• Semis
• Motorhomes
Batteries for All Vehicles
DOT Safety Inspections
State of Illinois DOT
Federal DOT
Safety Inspections
Frequency
State of Illinois (Intrastate)
Vehicles must be inspected every six months.
Federal DOT (Interstate)
Vehicles must be inspected every year.
Vehicle Types
Trucks:
Rated for a gross weight of 8,000 lbs. and up
Trailers:
Rated for Gross Weight of 5,000 lbs. and up
Pickups:
3/4 Ton and Larger with Class D License Plates
All Busses
Commercial Vehicles Q&A
Q. Do I need an annual vehicle safety inspection or a six-month inspection?
A. If you have a Federal DOT number, you need an annual inspection. If you do not have a Federal DOT number, Illinois DOT requires an inspection every six months.
Q. Which vehicles are required to be inspected?
A. Every truck rated for a gross weight 8,000 pounds and over. Every trailer rated for a gross weight 5,000 pounds and over.
Q. What documents do I need to present at the inspection?
A. Proof of ownership and vehicle registration card.
Q. Do you do alignments on semi-tractors and other large trucks
A. Yes. We do alignments on all vehicles, and all axles.