Annual Safety Inspections
Certified Manitoba inspections for heavy trucks, trailers, and fleet units — ensuring compliance, safety, and reliability year-round.
Book Your Annual Safety InspectionWhen Annual Inspections Are Required
Under Manitoba’s Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP), all heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and trailers operating on provincial highways must undergo a Safety Inspection Certificate (SIC) annually, or sooner if ownership changes or a commercial unit is imported into the province.
Inspection Frequency & Requirements
- Commercial trucks (gross weight over 4,500 kg): once every 12 months
- Semi-trailers, converter dollies, and full trailers: annually
- Additional inspection required after major collision repairs or structural changes
Typical Pre-Inspection Triggers
- Visible fluid leaks or brake wear
- Lighting or electrical malfunctions
- Suspension sagging or steering looseness
- Air pressure loss or brake performance decline
Common Issues Found During Inspections
- Brake imbalance or air-system leaks
- Cracked drums or worn linings
- Excess steering play beyond safe limits
- Suspension component fatigue (leaf cracks, worn bushings)
- Lighting, wiring, or marker lamp faults
- Frame or crossmember corrosion
- Exhaust leaks or emission failures
Winter Watch - Manitoba Conditions
- Corrosion on frame, air tanks, and brake components from salt
- Frozen moisture in air lines causing pressure loss
- Battery weakness affecting lighting systems
- Cracked rubber parts from freeze cycles
- Alignment shifts from frost heave or pothole impacts
Preventive Tips
- Rinse undercarriage regularly in winter to remove salt buildup
- Drain air tanks daily in sub-zero weather
- Schedule inspections before winter and spring thaw cycles
- Perform monthly checks on lights, brakes, and suspension
How Reeset Handles It
As a licensed Manitoba Vehicle Safety Inspection facility, Reeset Truck & Trailer Ltd. performs detailed inspections according to provincial and federal standards, ensuring your units are fully compliant with the Highway Traffic Act and Manitoba Public Insurance requirements.
- Comprehensive 250-point inspection covering all vehicle systems
- Air-brake system testing and leak-down verification
- Issuance of official Manitoba Safety Certificate upon completion
- Advisory notes for future preventive maintenance
- Reporting of any defects requiring correction before certification
Why Choose Reeset
- Certified inspection facility authorized by the Province of Manitoba
- Experienced heavy-duty technicians for fleet and owner-operators
- Transparent documentation — clear, no-surprise reports
- Preventive mindset — detect small issues early, not just checklist compliance
- Convenient scheduling and fleet group appointments
Keep your truck compliant and road-ready all year long.
Book your annual safety inspection with Reeset and keep your fleet aligned with Manitoba regulatory requirements.