DOT Inspection Services in San Antonio, Texas

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all commercial motor vehicles that weigh more than 10,001 pounds undergo an annual inspection. Santin Auto & Truck Repair offers comprehensive DOT inspection services for both state and federal levels. If your truck and trailer don’t meet the appropriate requirements, we’ll also provide a full list of the appropriate repairs and relevant quotes for the respective services.

Diesel mechanic performing DOT Inspection on semi truck in San Antonio, Texas

The Levels of DOT Inspection

When it comes to DOT inspections at either the state or federal level, there are six levels of safety analysis that you, your truck, and your trailer can potentially undergo. The Santin Auto & Truck Repair team is fully certified and qualified to perform all six levels for state or federal clearances.

  • North American Standard: This is the most detailed and thorough of the six assessment levels. The North American Standard review not just the entirety of your truck and trailer both above and underneath, but also your paperwork like your daily log, license, and medical documentation. Every major component of your truck and trailer will be inspected.
  • Walk-Around Driver/Vehicle Inspection: This involves the same metrics as the North American Standard, with the only exception being that our technician won’t inspect underneath your truck and trailer.
  • Driver-Only Inspection: This level is solely concerned with you as the driver. Our technician will look over your documentation and any history of incidents.
  • Special Inspection: A special inspection involves our technician looking at a specific part of your truck or trailer.
  • Vehicle-Only Inspection: A vehicle-only inspection is the same as the North American Standard, only the driver isn’t present.
  • Enhanced NAS Inspection for Radioactive Shipments: The last type of DOT inspection, this is a specialized inspection meant only for those hauling radioactive or biohazardous materials.

Passing a DOT Inspection

In order to ensure you pass your DOT inspection, regardless of whether it’s state or federal, make sure your truck, trailer, and paperwork are all in good order and everything’s in working condition. One of the biggest ways to guarantee this is having an effective preventive maintenance program that catches any problems before they can become worse and cause a DOT violation.

Upon the completion of a DOT inspection with Santin Auto & Truck Repair, you and your truck and trailer will either pass with flying colors or fall into one of two violation categories. In both cases, we’ll compile a list of any violations we’ve found and provide you with a quote for our services concerning the necessary repairs.

Violations, Non-Out of Service

In this instance, a violation or violations were found but they weren’t serious enough to place your truck or yourself out of service. You must address the violations within 15 days of the inspection and, upon completion, a report must be sent to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) noting all the repairs were completed on time.

Violations, Out of Service

The worst result, being placed out of service means the discovered violations are severe enough that either your truck or yourself cannot operate on the road without posing a danger to other motorists. As such, the offending party can’t drive again until the violations are addressed, corrected, and a report sent to the FMCSA detailing the addressed violations.

Contact Us

If your fleet vehicle is due for its annual inspection, bring it to Santin Auto and Truck Repair Center. We will thoroughly inspect your vehicle and help you ensure it meets all requirements to pass its DOT inspection. Call us today to schedule your truck and trailer’s inspection, or to find out more about our services.

Our Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic Services

Diesel mechanic performing bus repair services on semi truck in San Antonio, Texas

Bus Repair

When it comes to maintaining and repairing buses, there's no substitute for experience and expertise. For over a decade, Santin Auto & Truck Repair has been providing top-quality bus repair and maintenance services for the San Antonio area. From routine maintenance to complex repairs, our team of skilled mechanics has the knowledge and skills to keep your bus fleet running safely and efficiently.

Diesel mechanic performing DOT Inspection on semi truck in San Antonio, Texas

DOT Inspection

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all commercial motor vehicles that weigh more than 10,001 pounds undergo an annual inspection. Santin Auto & Truck Repair offers comprehensive DOT inspection services for both state and federal levels. If your truck and trailer don’t meet the appropriate requirements, we’ll also provide a full list of the appropriate repairs and relevant quotes for the respective services.

Diesel mechanic performing general repairs on semi truck in San Antonio, Texas

General Diesel Repair

As a provider of comprehensive repair and maintenance services for diesel trucks, whether you’re an owner-operator or a fleet manager Santin Auto & Truck Repair has you covered. No matter if you’re concerned about your diesel engine or any other component of your truck, we’ll ensure that things continue running smoothly with the highest-quality service around.

Diesel mechanic performing heavy equipment repair in San Antonio, Texas

Heavy Equipment Repair

At Santin Auto & Truck Repair, we understand the importance of keeping heavy equipment in top shape to ensure your business continues running smoothly and efficiently. We provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for your heavy equipment, no matter the industry or complexity of the equipment.

Mobile mechanic performing mobile truck repair in San Antonio, Texas

Mobile Truck Repair

The team at Santin Auto & Truck Repair knows how important it is to keep your vehicle in top condition. But we also know that it isn’t always possible to get your truck in for repairs at the shop. That’s why we provide fully comprehensive mobile services, allowing us to come to you and work within your schedule.

Diesel mechanic performing preventive maintenance services on semi truck in San Antonio, Texas

Preventive Maintenance

At Santin Auto & Truck Repair, we know the importance of preventive maintenance for diesel trucks and fleets cannot be overstated. Investing in efficient and effective preventive maintenance services is essential for keeping your truck or fleet running smoothly and avoiding costly breakdowns and repairs when you can least afford them.

Diesel mechanic performing RV repairs in San Antonio, Texas

RV Repair

RVs and motorhomes are ideal for relaxation and exploring the open road. However, they do need maintenance from time to time. The expert team at Santin Auto and Truck Repair Center is equipped to take care of your RV or motorhome. From routine maintenance to emergency services, our technicians can take care of it all.

Diesel mechanic performing roadside assistance services in San Antonio, Texas

Roadside Assistance

Suffering a breakdown at the roadside is a nightmare for any long-haul truck driver. Not only can delays caused by roadside breakdowns eat into precious time, but they can also jeopardize relationships with your customers and your bottom line. If you’re in the San Antonio area, Santin Auto & Truck Repair gladly provides comprehensive roadside repair services to get your truck back up and running.

Customer Reviews

What our customers say about our light, medium & heavy-duty repair services.

Service was great and fast. Esteban came quickly to fix my flat tire and it took no time at all. He is excellent at what he does and was happy to help. Highly recommend
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Brett Noble

Esteban provided hands down the best customer service. My uhaul vehicle broke down and he was unable to fix it, it needed a tow. Esteban ensured I was safe and in a good place with uhaul sending a tow before he left. He even went out of his way to get me water and snacks since I have been on the side of the road for 3 + hours. There are good people in this world and Esteban is one of them. Amazing service and an even better human being.
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Sebastian Castillo

Absolutely the best service experience ever! EJ did an amazing job getting me back on the road quickly. Highly recommend them for your car care and road service needs. Thank you!
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Jeremy O'Neal

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Looking for reliable truck, fleet or auto repair services? Get in touch with Santin Auto today to schedule service!

9822 Perrin Beitel Rd San Antonio, TX 78217
Santin Auto & Truck Repair Center