DOT Annual Inspections in Lake County, IL

What we handle in Lake County and the North Shore

• Annual inspections under 49 CFR 396.17
• Inspection of brakes, coupling devices, lighting, steering, suspension, frame, tires, wheels and rims, and windshield and wipers
• Inspection documentation
• Repair of defects found
• Lot checks for multiple units

How it works

1. Call (833) 255-3533 or use the request form.
2. A technician inspects at your yard or at the nearest Lake County shop.
3. Defects are repaired with your approval.
4. You receive inspection documentation and digital records with photos.

Local notes

With shops in Lake Bluff, Zion, and Winthrop Harbor, Lake County fleets can choose a yard inspection or drop units at whichever shop is closest.

Illinois has its own truck safety test program run by IDOT. Tests are done at Official Testing Stations or by official mobile safety testing companies at the place of business of the vehicle owner, and the required interval depends on the vehicle. The federal annual inspection and the Illinois safety test are separate requirements. All Fleet Inc repairs brakes, lights, and other items so a unit is ready for its test at an official testing station.

The federal inspection report must be kept for 14 months (49 CFR 396.21).

All Fleet Inc mobile truck and trailer repair technicians serve the Lake County and the North Shore area, within our typical service area, typically a 90-minute ETA or less. Call (833) 255-3533 or request service online.

We will give you an exact arrival time once your service call is set up.

Questions

Do I need the Illinois safety test as well as the federal inspection?

They are separate requirements, and which applies depends on the vehicle and how it operates. Ask us when you call.

Can you inspect multiple units at our yard?

Yes. Ask for a lot check.

Can you repair defects found?

Yes, many on the same visit, with your approval.

Other services in Lake County and the North Shore

DOT and FMCSA Annual Inspections