Commercial Inspections – Class C State of Massachusetts


Class C Inspection Station

Radford Trans is a Licensed Class C Inspection Station for commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs and trailers. Significant updates have been made to Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections as of October 1, 2008, now called the Massachusetts Vehicle Check. In the past, commercial vehicles had to undergo two inspections. At present, the annual state safety inspection is equivalent to a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection, so both requirements are satisfied at once. In addition to paying $29.00 for the sticker, the vehicle owner is also charged a shop rate. Massachusetts registered single, full, or semi-trailers that are used in commerce and have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 3,000 lbs, and commercial vehicle/trailer combinations with a gross combined weight rating (GCVWR) of over 10,000 lbs will be subject to this new requirement, as will all heavy duty motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs GVWR) and converter dollies.