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Auto , Truck & Tire Center

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A CHECK-UP FOR YOUR HEAVY TRUCK

The details of DOT inspections
John Winter Service Manager ( 952 ) 466-3710
johnw @ midcountycoop . com
The Department of Transportation ( DOT ) requires commercial motor vehicles to get an inspection once a year – and Mid- County ’ s Auto , Truck , & Tire Center makes it simple to do .
Typically , we can
perform the one-hour inspection the same day you call to set up your appointment .
Whether you have construction equipment , buses , semis , fire trucks , ambulances , tractor-trailers , or other heavy trucks , we are qualified to provide the inspections you need . Our three certified DOT inspectors conduct 200 to 300 DOT inspections every year , examining each vehicle inside and out .
A DOT inspection involves checking

HEAVY TRUCK & TIRE REPAIR

Our goal at Mid-County Auto , Truck & Tire Center is to extend the life and dependability of your heavy truck with fast , friendly , reliable service .
We ’ re happy to repair any vehicle , big or small , but heavy truck repair and service is our specialty . With more than 85 years of heavy truck repair experience , our staff is equipped to repair new models as well as old .
Space is one asset that sets our facility apart . We have plenty of room to handle any size truck – tractor-trailers , buses , construction equipment , semis , fire trucks , ambulances , and more . the brake system , parking brake , steering mechanism , lighting devices and reflectors , tires , horn , windshield wipers , rearview mirrors , coupling devices , wheels , rims , emergency equipment , and more .
If your heavy truck passes inspection , we will issue a decal that is valid for one year . You must display this current Minnesota inspection decal on your vehicle . Law enforcement has the authority to conduct random roadside checks , so having an up-to-date DOT inspection can save you from a ticket or vehicle lockdown .
Not sure if your vehicle requires an annual DOT inspection ? Give us a call , and we ’ ll let you know . Laws have become more stringent in recent years , requiring additional commercial motor vehicles to obtain safety inspections . A few factors taken into account include combined vehicle and trailer weight , type of material being transported ,
Mid-County Auto , Truck & Tire Center is a NAPA AutoCare Center , featuring a “ Peace of Mind ” warranty for qualified services and repairs .
With our convenient Cologne location near Hwy 212 , Waconia , Chaska and Norwood Young America ( NYA ), Mid-County Auto , Truck & Tire Center is the clear choice for customers in Carver , Wright and McLeod counties and surrounding cities in the west metro .
Call today for a six-point lube service and 25-point chassis inspection . We look forward to serving you with honesty , integrity , and value .
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number of passengers the vehicles is designed to carry , and interstate vs . intrastate .
Our goal at Mid-County Auto , Truck & Tire Center is to extend the life and dependability of your heavy truck with fast , friendly , reliable service . With our convenient Cologne location near Hwy 212 , you ’ ll be on the road again in no time . To schedule an appointment , call us at ( 952 ) 466-3710 .
Corey Eischens
Corey Eischens works for Mid-County as a diesel mechanic . In his position , he maintains Mid-County ’ s fleet and customers . Eischens has worked for the company for nine years . He earned a two-year degree from St . Cloud and has 25 years experience in his field . Eischens is from Green Isle , and has one daughter , one stepdaughter , and two stepsons . In his spare time , Eischens enjoys restoring his 1987 Peterbuilt and spending time with his family .