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Commercial vehicles: Mandatory inspection program updates

Current updates 

Below is a summary of revisions to the Mandatory Inspection Program (MIP) manual that have been incorporated into the 2024 Student Handbook.  

  • p. ii – added contact info for new instructor: Joe Reith – 952-856-9137.  
  • p. 23 - Under “Reviews, Random Inspections and Audits” – clarifying language.  
    • An audit may include observation of inspection procedures.  
  • p. 23 – Under “Violation and Penalties” – gross misdemeanor information added.
    • A person who, with the intent to defraud, falsely makes, duplicates, alters, or forges a decal or other writing or thing purporting to be a Minnesota inspection decal described in this subdivision is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $3000 and/or 1 year in jail.  
  • p. 65 – Language updated to match the federal regulation.  
    • Front axle beam and all other components steering components other than steering column.
  • p. 83 – Update to change of information.  

Only current forms may be used. Below are the dates for all current forms.  

  • Vehicle inspection report, vehicle inspection e-report: Jan. 1, 2022  
  • Decal Log: Jan. 1, 2020  
  • Decal order form: September 2022  
  • Notice of secondary employment: Jan. 1, 2024  
  • Change of address: Jan. 1, 2024 
  • Change of employment: Jan. 1, 2024 

Previous year’s updates