The Department of Transportation, mostly referred as DOT has made it mandatory for Commercial vehicle owners owning vehicles with more than 10,001 pounds to undergo inspection annually. This inspection is carried out to ensure that the vehicles are in working condition and the drivers follow the safety measures. The DOT inspectors also make sure that the parts and accessories are properly maintained. It is obvious, as a commercial truck driver you must be aware of the six levels of safety analysis conducted by the DOT inspectors. However, to help you brush your knowledge and make your next inspection a smooth one read below to learn the six levels of DOT inspection. Continue reading →