(An audio version of the test is available should the attendee require assistance. Please relay this need before arriving at the class to ensure the proper equipment is available.)

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Who Should be Certified?
 

Minnesota law requires commercial motor vehicles to be inspected annually and display an annual inspection decal. For purposes of the annual inspection, a commercial motor vehicle is:

• A vehicle or combination of motor vehicles having a gross vehicle weight greater than 26,000 pounds

• A bus (more than 15 passengers including the driver)

• A vehicle, regardless of size, that transports a quantity of hazardous materials requiring the vehicle to display placards; or 

• A self-propelled special mobile equipment mounted on a commercial motor vehicle chassis with a gross vehicle weight more than 26,000 pounds.

A required inspection may be performed only by:
 

• An employee of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) or Transportation (MnDOT) who has been certified by the commissioner of DPS after having received training provided by the State Patrol;

• Another person who is not an employee of DPS or MnDOT certified by the commissioner if the person is:

  • An owner, or employee of the owner, of one or more commercial motor vehicles that are power units;

  • A dealer licensed under section 168.27 and engaged in the business of buying and selling commercial motor vehicles, or an employee of the dealer;

  • Engaged in the business of repairing and servicing commercial motor vehicle.

  • Governmental agency that operates commercial motor vehicles