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What does a DOT annual inspection cost?

An annual DOT inspection with Bright Inspect costs $99 for one vehicle. Fleet discounts apply per unit: 15% off for 2 to 3 units ($84.15 each) and 25% off for 4 to 7 units ($74.25 each). Each tractor, truck, trailer or bus is one unit, so a tractor with one trailer is 2 units. Same-day inspections carry no rush fee.

A unit is one truck, tractor, bus, van, trailer or converter dolly being inspected. Fleets of 8 or more get a custom quote.

1 unit

$99

Per inspection

Includes

  • One truck, tractor, trailer or bus
  • Full Appendix A inspection
  • Digital record with a verification code
  • Printable copy for the cab
  • Reminder 30 days before your next annual is due

2 to 3 units

$84.15 per unit

15% fleet discount

Includes

  • Everything in 1 unit, for every unit
  • Each trailer or converter dolly inspected and recorded separately
  • A tractor with one trailer counts as 2 units
  • Fleet dashboard with renewal reminders

4 to 7 units

$74.25 per unit

25% fleet discount

Includes

  • Everything in 1 unit, for every unit
  • Fleet dashboard for every unit and trailer
  • Renewal reminders for each unit
  • CSV and PDF export of every record

8+ units

Custom pricing

Contact us for a fleet quote

Includes

  • Everything in 4 to 7 units
  • Bulk scheduling across your units
  • Renewal calendar for the whole fleet
  • A quote built around your fleet size
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Every plan includes same-day inspections with no rush fee, a record within 60 minutes, and a free re-check of failed items within 72 hours.

What else should I count when comparing prices?

Compare the full cost, not just the inspection fee. A shop or station inspection can also cost the drive there and back, the wait, and the loads you don't haul that day. Bright Inspect is priced so the inspection happens without taking the vehicle off the road for the day.

What an annual inspection really costs. Last reviewed: Oct 12, 2026.
CostShop or station inspectionBright Inspect
Inspection feeVaries by shop, region and vehicle. One California truck dealer lists $262.50 (Donahue Truck Centers). Texas sets its state inspection fee at $50 at certified stations (Transportation Code 548.504).$99 for one unit, $84.15 per unit for 2 to 3 units, $74.25 per unit for 4 to 7 units
Drive there and backFuel and deadhead miles to the shop or stationNone. The inspection happens where the vehicle is parked
Time off the roadThe wait, and possibly a full day of revenueAbout 60 minutes from start to finished record, booked around your loads
Same-day serviceDepends on the shop's calendarStandard, with no rush fee

For more on what drives the price, read how much a DOT annual inspection costs.

Pricing questions

The inspection fee covers the inspection either way. Fix the failed items and come back within 72 hours: only those items are re-checked, at no extra charge. After 72 hours, you'll need a full re-inspection appointment.

Yes. Use the link in your reminder emails at least 3 hours before your appointment: rescheduling is free, and cancellations are refunded in full. Less than 3 hours before, the appointment can't be rescheduled or refunded, and booking again means a new inspection fee.

By the number of units you book. Each tractor, truck, bus, trailer and converter dolly is one unit. 2 to 3 units are $84.15 each (15% off), 4 to 7 units are $74.25 each (25% off), and fleets of 8 or more get a custom quote. A tractor with one trailer is 2 units, or $168.30.

No. Same-day inspections are standard, including fast-track inspections after a roadside stop, and your record is ready within 60 minutes.

Yes. The same per-unit prices and fleet discounts apply wherever we operate.

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Pick a time that fits your loads. Same-day slots, no rush fee, and a digital record within 60 minutes.

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