DOT Inspections in Minnesota and Iowa

DOT Inspections are essential to all commercial fleet owners and are part of conducting business in Minnesota. Heartland Tire has certified inspection facilities in Little Falls, New Ulm, St. Cloud, Wadena, Shakopee and Brainerd, MN.

What are DOT Inspections?

DOT Inspections are examinations required by the Department of Transportation for commercial vehicles to stay on the road. DOT Inspections ensure that the vehicle's state is in safe, operable condition to not pose as a hazard to other drivers. 

Why Do I Need DOT Inspections

Commercial vehicles are required to undergo DOT inspections by law, under 49 CFR, Part 396. Minnesota statute section 169.781. 

What Vehicles Need an Annual DOT Inspection?

Commercial vehicles that are required to carry a certification sticker less than one year old include vehicles that:

• Have a gross or combined weight of more than 26,000 pounds
• Is a bus
• Is used in the transportation of hazardous materials, requiring the vehicle to display placards
• Is a self-propelled special mobile equipment mounted on a commercial motor vehicle chassis with a gross vehicle weight more than 26,000 pounds

What Do DOT Inspections Look At?

• Lights
• Tires
• Windows
• Mirrors
• Brakes
• Steering
• And More

Heartland Tire Offers Minnesota DOT Inspections in Minnesota and Iowa

Keep your commercial vehicles road legal with Heartland Tire. Every year, Minnesota state law requires that most commercial vehicles receive an inspection to ensure safe performance. Avoid big fines and embarrassing delivery delays by keeping track of your inspection due date. We have approved Inspection stations at our commercial locations in Little Falls, New Ulm, St. Cloud, Wadena, Shakoppe, and Brainerd, MN.