DOT Inspection Checklist

Enter the vehicle identification number (VIN)

Select the vehicle type

• Tractor

• Trailer

• Truck

• Other

Unit Number

Enter the license plate number

Brake System Inspection

• Service Brakes

• Parking Brake System

• Brake Drums or Rotors

• Brake Hose

• Brake Tubing

• Low Pressure Warning Device

• Tractor Protection Valve

• Air Compressor

• Electric Brakes

• Hydraulic Brakes

• Vacuum Systems

Coupling Devices Inspection

• Fifth Wheels

• Pintle Hooks

• Drawbar/Towbar Eye

• Drawbar/Towbar Tongue

• Safety Devices

• Saddle-Mounts

Exhaust System Inspection

• Leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment

• Bus exhaust system leaking or discharging to the atmosphere

Fuel System Inspection

• Visible leak

• Fuel tank filler cap missing

• Fuel tank securely attached

Safe Loading Inspection

• Condition of loading such that the spare tire or any part of the load can fall onto the roadway

• Protection against shifting cargo

Steering Mechanism Inspection

• Steering Wheel Free Play

• Steering Column

• Front Axle Beam and All Steering Components Other Than Steering Column

• Steering Gear Box

• Pitman Arm

• Power Steering

• Ball and Socket Joints

• Tie Rods and Drag Links

• Nuts

• Steering System

Suspension Inspection

• U-bolt(s), spring hanger(s), or other axle positioning part(s) cracked, broken, loose or missing

• Spring Assembly

• Torque, Radius or Tracking Components

Frame Inspection

• Frame Members

• Tire and Wheel Clearance

• Adjustable Axle Assemblies (Sliding Subframes)

Tires Inspection

• Tires on any steering axle of a power unit

• All other tires

Wheels and Rims Inspection

• Lock or Side Ring

• Wheels and Rims

• Fasteners

• Welds