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Nine Out-of-Service Items a Riverside DOT Inspection Catches Before You Get Stopped

By Commercial Repair Shop Editorial Team · 2026-05-19 · 6 min read

A roadside out-of-service order costs you a driver, a load, and a hit to your safety record. Most of the defects that trigger one are cheap to catch in the shop. These are the items our 86-point DOT inspection flags most often.

  • Brakes out of adjustment or below minimum
  • Air leaks and low air pressure buildup
  • Steering play beyond spec
  • Tire tread below legal depth or sidewall damage
  • Inoperative lamps and reflectors
  • Cracked frame rails or loose cross-members
  • Leaking wheel seals
  • Suspension component wear
  • Exhaust and emission faults

An 86-point inspection runs $250 to $600 and turns a surprise violation into a scheduled repair. We fix the flagged items and issue documentation the same visit. Book your inspection at (714) 909-1844.

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