Mid-County Newsletter MCnewsletter-fall13 | Page 6

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.
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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.
www. midcountycoop. com
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.