In this video, we explain how the Department of Transportation (DOT) checks truck brakes — and exactly why this truck would be placed out of service. DOT brake inspections aren’t random. Inspectors look for clear safety violations that put drivers and everyone else on the road at risk, including: 🔧 Brake chambers out of adjustment or mismatched 🔧 Excessive pushrod stroke 🔧 Inoperative or dragging brakes 🔧 Leaks, cracked lines, or missing components 🔧 Uneven braking across the axle 🔧 Worn o