This inspection is sticker equivalent to the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspection (known as a “DOT inspection”). When your vehicle/trailer receives a state safety inspection beginning October 1, 2008, you will not be required to obtain a separate annual “DOT” inspection.
Effective October 1, 2008, commercial vehicles, trailers and converter dollies are subject to the Massachusetts Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection. This inspection is stickerequivalent to the annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspection (known as a “DOT inspection”). When your vehicle/trailer receives a state safety inspection beginning October 1, 2008, you will not be required to obtain a separate annual “DOT” inspection.