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Ensure compliance with efficient mobile DOT vehicle inspections in and around Memphis. Keeping your fleet on the road safely and legally. Call or text 901-395-4032 or click Get Inspected Today to schedule your mobile DOT inspection.
Mobile DOT Annual Inspections in Memphis
DOT annual inspections are currently offered for power units, with additional trailer inspection services available where applicable.
Power Unit Inspections
Certified FMCSA Annual Vehicle Inspectors – Appendix G Compliant.
Inspections are performed in accordance with FMCSA 49 CFR §396.17 and Appendix G for power units, including tractors, straight trucks, and work trucks.
Inspection items may include:
Brake systems and brake chambers
Steering components
Suspension systems
Wheels and tires
Lighting and electrical systems
Frame and chassis components
Coupling devices (as applicable)
Required safety equipment
Semi-Trailer Inspections
DOT annual inspections may be performed on semi-trailers when attached to a power unit and when all required systems are present and operational at the time of inspection.
When attached to a power unit, semi- trailer inspections may include:
Brake system operation and performance with tractor air supply
Trailer lighting and electrical system operation
Coupling devices, fifth wheel, kingpin, and locking mechanisms
Air and electrical lines between tractor and trailer
Frame, crossmembers, and visible structural components
Wheels, rims, and tires
Suspension components and axles
Required safety equipment and reflectors
*Standalone or dropped semi-trailers are not currently supported.
Straight, Utility, & Dump Truck/Trailer Combinations
We provide mobile DOT annual inspections for a variety of power unit configurations, including straight trucks, utility and service trucks, dump trucks, and vocational vehicles. Inspections are performed in accordance with FMCSA 49 CFR §396.17 and Appendix G, as applicable.
DOT annual inspections may include (as applicable):
Brake systems and service brake operation
Steering and suspension components
Wheels, rims, and tires
Lighting and electrical systems
Frame, chassis, and body components
Coupling devices, hitches, and safety chains (when equipped)
Required safety equipment and reflectors
Trailer combinations:
Trailer lighting and electrical operation
Coupling and attachment points
Visible structural and safety components
Inspection performed only when the trailer is attached to a power unit and required systems are operational
Hotshot Truck & Trailer Inspections
We provide mobile DOT annual inspections for hotshot power units and select non-air-brake trailers commonly used in hotshot operations. Inspections are performed on-site to support compliance and reduce downtime for owner-operators and small fleets.
Hotshot inspection services may include (as applicable):
DOT annual inspections for hotshot power units (pickup-based and medium-duty)
Lighting and electrical system checks on attached trailers
Breakaway system presence and function (if equipped)
Gooseneck, pintle-hook, and bumper-pull coupling devices
Frame, tongue, and visible structural components
Wheels, tires, axles, and suspension components
Required safety equipment and reflectors
Trailer inspection scope:
Trailer inspections are performed only when attached to the power unit
Applies to non-air-brake trailers commonly used in hotshot operations
Inspection items are evaluated based on vehicle configuration at the time of inspection.
Non-Air-Brake Trailer Inspections (Standalone)
DOT annual inspections may be performed on select non-air-brake trailers, including hotshot, pintle-hook, gooseneck, and utility trailers, where applicable. Electrical and lighting systems are verified using appropriate testing equipment.
Non-Air-Brake Trailer Inspection Items May Include:
Lighting and electrical systems
Breakaway system (if equipped)
Coupling devices and safety chains
Frame, suspension, wheels, and tires
Required safety equipment and reflectors
On-Site Inspections While You Wait
One of the biggest advantages of using a mobile DOT inspector is convenience. Whether you're an owner-operator sitting at a loading dock, a hotshot driver waiting on a shipper, or a contractor parked at a job site, we can inspect your vehicle right where it sits. No need to leave the yard, drive to a shop, or lose valuable work time. 21 Bravo Mobile DOT Inspections comes to your dock, job site, yard, home, or fleet location, completing the full annual inspection while you continue working. Stay compliant, save time, and avoid downtime—we keep you moving while you wait.
Mobile DOT Inspection FAQs
What types of vehicles do you inspect?
We service a wide range of commercial vehicles, including power units such as semi-truck tractors, straight trucks, box trucks, and work trucks (F-250 / F-350 and similar).
DOT annual inspections may also be performed on trailers when attached to a power unit and when all required systems are present and operational at the time of inspection. This includes semi-trailers inspected in combination with a tractor, as well as select non-air-brake trailers such as hotshot, gooseneck, pintle-hook, utility, and service trailers, where applicable.
Standalone or dropped semi-trailers are not inspected.
Trailer electrical testing and ABS diagnostic services are available as a separate, non-DOT service.
How long does a typical inspection take?
A typical mobile DOT inspection usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the vehicle and its condition.
Do you offer inspections outside of Memphis, Tennessee?
Yes, we primarily serve Memphis and Shelby County, however we can travel to nearby areas that include West Memphis, AR; North Mississippi, and Jackson, TN depending on your needs and our availability.
How often should commercial vehicles be inspected?
Under DOT and FMCSA regulations, every commercial motor vehicle must receive a complete annual inspection at least once every 12 months. This inspection ensures the vehicle meets all safety standards outlined in Appendix G of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
What do I need to prepare before inspection?
Ensure your vehicle is clean and organized, with all necessary documents such as registration, insurance, and previous inspection reports readily available.
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