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CMV Class 8 tractors & DOT readiness

Commercial Truck & Semi Inspection

A truck that can't pass DOT can't earn. We inspect to the inspection — brakes, after-treatment, and frame — before it costs you a load.

Class 8 trucks live and die on their brakes, after-treatment, and frame. A pre-purchase inspection here doubles as a DOT readiness check: we measure brake stroke, scan the after-treatment system, and verify the truck won't strand you with an out-of-service violation the week after you buy it.

What we inspect
  • Engine & after-treatment diagnostics (DPF, DEF, regen history)
  • Air brake system: leak-down, push-rod stroke, lining thickness
  • Frame, crossmembers, and 5th wheel for cracks, rust, and repairs
  • Steering, king pins, tie rods, and front-end play
  • Drivetrain: clutch, transmission, differentials, and U-joints
  • Tires: tread, age, matching, and DOT-legal depth on all positions
  • Suspension, air bags, and ride-height systems
  • Cab, sleeper, HVAC, and electrical/lighting
  • Fluid condition and coolant/DEF quality
  • DOT-style walkaround against out-of-service criteria
Tools used on this inspection
CMV — INSPECTION TOOL KIT
  1. Heavy-duty scan tool (Nexiq + JPRO / Diesel Explorer)
  2. Brake push-rod stroke gauge
  3. Brake lining thickness gauge
  4. Air-system test gauges for leak-down
  5. King pin wear checker
  6. Tire tread depth gauge & DOT date decoder
  7. Infrared thermometer (brakes, hubs, bearings)
  8. Digital borescope
  9. Digital multimeter
  10. Creeper, jack, and wheel chocks
  11. DOT inspection checklist & measuring tools

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