D.O.T. & State Inspection Service — B&B Auto Repair
Certified Commercial Vehicle Inspection Since 1983
If you operate a commercial vehicle, truck, or fleet in Washington State, you need D.O.T. inspections performed correctly — and signed off by a qualified technician. At B&B Auto Repair, our ASE Certified technicians perform thorough D.O.T. annual inspections and state-mandated commercial vehicle checks that meet federal Part 396 requirements, so your vehicles stay compliant and your drivers stay on the road.
Dealership service departments often treat commercial inspection work as a minor add-on. We treat it as what it actually is: a serious safety document that you, your drivers, and your insurance carrier rely on. We don’t rubber-stamp anything. We also don’t invent problems to pad the invoice. You get a real inspection, a real report, and a real conversation about what needs fixing and what doesn’t.
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Experts In D.O.T. & Commercial Inspection
- D.O.T. annual inspections per federal Part 396 standards
- ASE Certified technicians qualified to sign off inspections
- Fleet-friendly scheduling to minimize downtime
- Honest pass/fail decisions — no padded repair lists
- 2-Year / 24,000-mile warranty on any required repairs
- Full service for any issues found — repairs and re-inspection in one stop
Why B&B Is a Smarter Choice Than the Dealership for D.O.T. Work
Dealership commercial service lanes are built around selling new trucks, not keeping old ones on the road. Their D.O.T. inspections tend to come back with long, expensive repair lists — not always because the repairs are needed, but because the service writer’s incentive structure rewards high invoices. For a fleet operator, that’s a real cost.
At B&B Auto Repair, we tell you what’s actually wrong with the truck, what will fail before the next inspection if you don’t address it, and what is simply wear-and-tear that doesn’t affect compliance. You get a straight answer — and the cost savings over the life of the vehicle add up quickly.
What a D.O.T. Annual Inspection Covers at B&B
- Brake system (air or hydraulic) — condition, travel, adjustment, and leakage
- Coupling devices and fifth wheel (if applicable)
- Exhaust system — leaks, security, clearance
- Fuel system — tank security, lines, caps
- Lighting — headlights, tail/stop/turn, clearance, identification, reflectors
- Safe loading — inside the cab and cargo area
- Steering system — play, linkage, power steering
- Suspension — springs, shocks, air bags, torque arms
- Frame — cracks, rust-through, missing fasteners
- Tires — tread depth (4/32 steer, 2/32 drive/trailer), sidewall damage
- Wheels and rims — cracks, missing lugs
- Windshield wipers
- Rear vision mirrors
- Emergency equipment (triangles, fire extinguisher, spare fuses)
Common Issues We Find on Kitsap County Commercial Vehicles
Pacific Northwest driving is hard on commercial vehicles. We regularly find:
- Corrosion around frame rails and brake components from the wet climate and occasional salt exposure near Puget Sound
- Worn brake drums and shoes from constant hill-and-valley driving on SR-3 and SR-16
- Air leaks on older systems that fail their 90-second pressure drop test
- Marginal tire tread depth, especially on drive axles
- Broken leaf springs or overload helpers on trucks that run heavy
- Cracked windshields from Highway 3 and SR-16 construction debris
Serving Bremerton, Silverdale, and All of Kitsap County
B&B Auto Repair is located at 299 South National Avenue in Bremerton. Fleet operators, landscapers, contractors, movers, and commercial drivers based in Silverdale, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and across the Kitsap Peninsula trust us for annual D.O.T. inspection and ongoing commercial vehicle maintenance.
We understand that a truck sitting in the shop is a truck not making money. We schedule D.O.T. inspections efficiently, move through the checklist promptly, and turn the vehicle around as quickly as we can while still doing the inspection properly. For fleet accounts, we can coordinate multiple vehicles to minimize downtime.
The B&B Difference: Honest Commercial Inspection
A D.O.T. inspection is only as good as the shop signing it. At B&B, it’s signed by an ASE Certified tech who has actually done the full walk-around — not a service writer pushing paperwork. And if repairs are needed, we can do them in-house and re-inspect in a single visit, saving you another trip.
Call or text B&B Auto Repair at (360) 377-0682 to schedule your D.O.T. inspection or to set up a fleet maintenance account.
D.O.T. inspection done right — no padded repair lists.
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What Our Bremerton Customers Say
What Our Bremerton Customers Ask Most
Federal regulations require annual D.O.T. inspections for commercial motor vehicles covered under Part 396. Many operators also perform internal inspections more frequently. We can help you build a schedule that keeps you compliant and ahead of problems.
Generally, commercial motor vehicles with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs used in interstate commerce require annual inspections. State rules and intrastate commerce may add requirements. We’ll help you determine what applies to your specific operation.
Yes. We perform full commercial repair work in-house and can re-inspect after repairs are completed, so you don’t have to move the truck to multiple shops.
Yes. We work with Kitsap County fleet operators ranging from landscaping companies to delivery operations to local contractors. We can set up a fleet account with coordinated scheduling and billing.
Pricing depends on vehicle class and whether additional repair work is required. Contact us at (360) 377-0682 for a quote specific to your vehicle or fleet.
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