The Massachusetts Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection is equivalent to the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection. Your commercial vehicle will be tested against state and federal requirements at the same time.
The Massachusetts Commercial Motor Vehicle inspection is equivalent to the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection. Your commercial vehicle will be tested against state and federal requirements at the same time.
Single, full or semi-trailers used in commerce that have a GVWR over 3,000 lbs, or commercial vehicle/trailer combination with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs are required to have a commercial inspection. Also, all heavy duty motor vehicles with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs are required to have commercial inspection.
When you bring your commercial vehicle in, we will ask you for your Certificate of Registration. The Inspection fee is $35 plus labor cost @ $95 per hour). After verification that your license plate, vehicle description and vehicle identification number are accurate, we will make sure your license plates and compliance decal are undamaged and clearly visible. If we have to refuse an inspection because you're missing a plate or registration or have a damaged decal, you'll be given a turnaway document at no cost.
Why is commercial truck inspection important?
After verification, we will examine some of the required interior If your vehicle passes inspection, you will be issued a Certificate of Inspection that is valid for one year. Otherwise, you will receive a Certificate of Rejection and qualify for one free re-inspection. We will give you all the information you need about the reasons for rejection so that you can fix those problems.
All vehicles driven on Massachusetts roads must pass an annual safety inspection.
Vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems must pass an annual emissions test unless older than 15 years.
The Massachusetts Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection is equivalent to the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Inspection. This allows motor vehicle owners to meet state and federal requirements with one inspection.
