Need a DOT inspection near you in Wyoming?
Wyoming uses the federal annual model, so you don't need a station. Bright Inspect inspects your truck where it's parked. $99 for one vehicle, with fleet discounts from 2 units.
| Item | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Lead agency | Wyoming Highway Patrol, with the Wyoming Department of Transportation |
| Federal rules | Adopted, with Wyoming intrastate changes |
| Who's covered intrastate | 26,001 lb or more; passenger carriers; placarded hazmat; some other commercial vehicle classes |
| Annual inspection | Every 12 months, by a qualified inspector |
| FMCSA-accepted state program | No |
| Tow trucks | WYDOT inspection before operating authority and every year |
Compare Wyoming with other states on the state requirements hub, or see which states run their own inspection programs.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol enforces commercial carrier safety, with sworn officers and civilian inspectors at ports of entry and on the road. WYDOT sets the motor carrier rules and issues operating authority (WYDOT motor carrier rules).
Yes. Wyoming adopts Part 396 for interstate and intrastate carriers, with Wyoming-specific intrastate changes (WYDOT rules, chapter 1, section 15). Ordinary intrastate vehicles are covered at 26,001 lb or more; passenger carriers, placarded hazmat at any weight and some other commercial classes are also covered (W.S. 31-18-101).
| Operation | Who's covered |
|---|---|
| Interstate | 10,001 lb or more, plus federal passenger and hazmat triggers (49 CFR 390.5) |
| Intrastate (Wyoming only) | 26,001 lb or more for ordinary vehicles; more than 8 passengers for compensation or more than 15 not for compensation; placarded hazmat at any weight; some other commercial vehicle classes |
The federal annual, at least every 12 months, for every covered truck, tractor, trailer, converter dolly and bus. Wyoming isn't an FMCSA-recognized equivalent inspection state, so there's no state program that replaces it.
| Inspection | Applies to | How often | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal annual | Every covered CMV and each unit in a combination | 12 months | 49 CFR 396.17; WYDOT rules ch. 1, sec. 15 |
| Tow and recovery vehicle inspection | Tow and recovery vehicles under Wyoming operating authority | Before operating authority is issued, then annually | WYDOT rules ch. 1, sec. 11 |
| School bus safety inspection | School buses in district transportation programs | At least twice each school year | W.S. 21-3-131 |
The federal annual can be done by an inspector qualified under 49 CFR 396.19: a qualified carrier employee, or a commercial garage, fleet facility, truck stop or similar business. That's Bright Inspect's model, designed to meet FMCSA annual inspection requirements.
Tow and recovery inspections are done by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, so our federal annual is not a substitute for them. For school buses, at least one of the two yearly inspections must be done by someone not employed by the school district; whether a technology-based inspection qualifies is still being confirmed, so ask us first.
Keep the annual report 14 months where the vehicle is housed or maintained, with proof on the vehicle, and keep inspector qualification records while they inspect and for 1 year after. Wyoming has no general annual sticker. Tow trucks carry a copy of their inspection report, and school districts keep copies of school bus inspection reports.
| Vehicle | Rule |
|---|---|
| Tow trucks | Inspection to the specifications of the requested class before WYDOT issues operating authority, then every year, on the T/R-4 inspection form; Highway Patrol rotation wreckers get an added qualification inspection (WHP tow procedures) |
| School buses | Safety inspection at least twice each school year, at least once by someone not employed by the district; drivers also do documented daily pre-trip inspections |
| Passenger carriers | Covered at more than 8 passengers for compensation or more than 15 not for compensation |
Commercial vehicles may be directed to stop at Wyoming ports of entry or other locations for inspection by certified Highway Patrol inspectors (W.S. 31-18-301; Wyoming commercial vehicle safety plan). Federal rules let an officer cite you under 49 CFR 396.17(c) when proof of a current annual inspection isn't on the vehicle; it carries a CSA severity weight of 4. The officer gives the driver an inspection report. The carrier must certify that listed violations were corrected and return it within 15 days, and keep a copy for 12 months (49 CFR 396.9). Fines are set by state law. A roadside inspection doesn't replace the annual.
We're still confirming roadside fines for a missing annual inspection in Wyoming. Check with the Wyoming Department of Transportation directly.
Stopped without proof of a current annual? See what to do when your inspection expired or failed at roadside and what happens if your annual inspection is expired. Nobody can promise to remove a violation or change a safety score; what fixes the problem going forward is a current inspection and a complete record.
Last reviewed: September 11, 2026
Bright Inspect does the federal annual where your vehicle is parked anywhere in Wyoming. $99 for one vehicle, with fleet discounts from 2 units.