Need your annual inspection done?
Book an inspection where your vehicle is parked. Same-day slots, a digital record within 60 minutes, and no shop day.
The federal rules set the same requirements however the inspection is done.
| Requirement | Source |
|---|---|
| A qualified inspector | 49 CFR 396.19 |
| Every Appendix A component checked | Appendix A to Part 396 |
| A report with every required field | 49 CFR 396.21 |
| Proof of inspection on the vehicle | 49 CFR 396.17(c) |
| A state program, if one covers the vehicle | 49 CFR 396.17(d) |
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Pick a time that fits your load schedule. Tell us the vehicle, the state it's registered in and where it's parked.
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An inspector experienced with your vehicle type and qualified under 49 CFR 396.19 runs a live, recorded inspection of every component in Appendix A to Part 396.
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Download it, add it to your cab, and share it with brokers, insurers, airports or school districts. Each record has a verification code anyone can check at book.dotbrightinspect.com/verify.
No. Those are FMCSA compliance investigations of a carrier's records. In 2026, FMCSA moved to restore in-person presence for onsite carrier investigations, per FreightWaves reporting. That change concerns federal investigators, not a carrier's annual vehicle inspection.
When your state requires its own program for your vehicle, or when a permit or contract requires an in-person or state-licensed inspector. We check both before you book. States with their own programs.
Book an inspection where your vehicle is parked. Same-day slots, a digital record within 60 minutes, and no shop day.