DOT Inspections & Compliance
DOT Inspections & Compliance Services
Stay compliant without losing a day to the shop. Heartland Fleet brings FMCSA-certified DOT inspections to your yard, terminal, or job site across Kansas City, Omaha, and the Midwest. We inspect on your schedule, hand you the paperwork on the spot, and fix small issues before they turn into out-of-service violations.
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DOT Inspections
Our DOT inspection covers every Appendix G component. The major systems we check:
Brake system:
Service brakes, parking brakes, drums, rotors, hoses, ABS, and slack adjusters.
Coupling devices:
Fifth wheel, pintle hooks, drawbars, and safety chains.
Exhaust and fuel systems:
Leaks, mounting, tanks, lines, and caps.
Lighting:
Headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, and markers.
Steering and suspension:
Wheel play, gearbox, tie rods, springs, U-bolts, and shocks.
Frame and body:
Frame members, cross members, and tire clearance.
Tires and wheels:
Tread, sidewalls, rims, fasteners, and welds.
Windshield and wipers:
Cracks, vision, blades, and washer fluid.
Cab and safety gear:
Seats, seat belts, horn, and emergency equipment.
When the inspection passes, we sign the report, apply the new decal, and leave you with the paperwork to keep on the truck.
The Six DOT Inspection Levels
Our annual periodic inspection covers the same vehicle components a Level I would. Passing ours makes a roadside stop a lot less stressful.
Level I — North American Standard:
The most thorough. Covers driver and a full vehicle check, including under the truck.
Level II — Walk-Around:
Same as Level I but the inspector does not go under the vehicle.
Level III — Driver/Credential:
Focuses on license, medical card, logs, and hours of service.
Level IV — Special:
A one-time check tied to a study or trend.
Level V — Vehicle-Only:
Same standards as Level I, but without the driver present.
Level VI — Radioactive Shipments:
Applies only to certain hazmat loads.
Missouri: the state runs its own motor vehicle safety inspection program through the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Many commercial vehicles need a state safety inspection on top of the federal annual.
Nebraska: no separate state safety inspection for most vehicles, but carriers based in or operating through Nebraska still need to meet all FMCSA periodic inspection rules.
We Come to You
Many inspection shops can only tell you what's wrong. If your truck fails, you have to tow it somewhere else. Heartland arrives in a fully equipped service truck, so most common failures — a burned-out bulb, a loose brake adjuster, a worn tire — get fixed on the same visit. Your truck rolls out compliant and ready to work.
DOT Inspections
Don't wait for a roadside stop to find out something's wrong. Heartland handles the whole inspection at your location, with the paperwork and repairs to stay compliant.