{"id":15521,"date":"2026-03-12T09:19:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hinorivesud.com\/?p=15521"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:10:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:10:49","slug":"saaq-mechanical-inspection-heavy-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hinorivesud.com\/en\/saaq-mechanical-inspection-heavy-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"SAAQ mechanical inspection for heavy trucks: The complete guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15521\" class=\"elementor elementor-15521 elementor-15520\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f3d92 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d2f3d92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-209b638 elementor-widget 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class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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>Why an SAAQ heavy vehicle inspection is strategic for a company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hino-keypoints-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Quick_look\"><\/span>A Quick look<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p class=\"hino-keypoints-desc\">\n    Here are the essential points to remember about the <strong>SAAQ heavy truck mechanical inspection<\/strong>, presented in a clearer, more premium, and mobile-friendly format.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hino-keypoints-card\">\n    <div class=\"hino-keypoints-table-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"hino-keypoints-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th style=\"width:34%;\">Question<\/th>\n            <th style=\"width:66%;\">Quick Answer<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-question\">\n                <div class=\"hino-question-icon hino-icon-blue\">\u2753<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-title\">What is it?<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-helper\">A simple definition of the requirement.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-answer-box hino-answer-blue\">\n                A mandatory inspection in Quebec to verify that your <strong>heavy truck is safe<\/strong>, compliant, and authorized to operate on the road.\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-question\">\n                <div class=\"hino-question-icon hino-icon-purple\">\ud83d\ude9b<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-title\">Who is affected?<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-helper\">Vehicles covered by the regulation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-answer-box hino-answer-blue\">\n                Most <strong>heavy vehicles weighing 4,500 kg and over<\/strong>, including many trucks and commercial vehicles.\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-question\">\n                <div class=\"hino-question-icon hino-icon-green\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-title\">How often?<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-helper\">The frequency depends on the type of vehicle.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-answer-box hino-answer-blue\">\n                <strong>12 months<\/strong> for most heavy trucks, and <strong>6 months<\/strong> for buses and minibuses.\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-question\">\n                <div class=\"hino-question-icon hino-icon-yellow\">\ud83d\udd0e<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-title\">What is checked?<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-helper\">Systems that directly impact safety.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-answer-box hino-answer-blue\">\n                <strong>Brakes<\/strong>, tires, steering, suspension, lighting, chassis, and other essential safety-related components.\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-question\">\n                <div class=\"hino-question-icon hino-icon-cyan\">\u2705<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-title\">How do you pass?<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-helper\">Preparation often makes all the difference.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-answer-box hino-answer-blue\">\n                Prepare the truck in advance: <strong>visual inspection<\/strong>, up-to-date maintenance, working lights, and brakes in good condition.\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\">\n              <div class=\"hino-question\">\n                <div class=\"hino-question-icon hino-icon-red\">\u26d4<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-title\">What happens if it fails?<\/p>\n                  <p class=\"hino-question-helper\">The consequences depend on the type of defect.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\">\n              <div class=\"hino-answer-box hino-answer-blue\">\n                Defects must be corrected. In the event of a <strong>major defect<\/strong>, the vehicle <strong>can no longer be operated immediately<\/strong>.\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hino-keypoints-footer\">\n      <div class=\"hino-keypoints-footer-inner\">\n        <div class=\"hino-keypoints-footer-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"hino-keypoints-footer-title\">Quick Summary<\/p>\n          <p class=\"hino-keypoints-footer-text\">\n            The goal of the SAAQ mechanical inspection is simple: to confirm that a <strong>heavy truck is safe, compliant, and road-ready<\/strong>. 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>SAAQ heavy truck mechanical inspection: complete guide demystifying 2026<\/h1><p><strong>Is your heavy truck due for its SAAQ inspection?<\/strong><br>It&#8217;s best to be prepared before the deadline. In Quebec, the <strong>mandatory periodic mechanical inspection<\/strong> is more than just a formality: it serves to confirm that your vehicle is safe, compliant and authorized to circulate. It must be carried out by a <strong>SAAQ-authorized agent<\/strong> and, if the vehicle complies, results in a <strong>sticker valid for 6 or 12 months, depending on the type of vehicle<\/strong>.  <\/p><p>For an owner-operator, a small business or a fleet manager, a thorough understanding of this inspection will :<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Reduce the risk of failure<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Avoid unforeseen downtime<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Limit emergency repair costs<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Protect your company&#8217;s legal compliance<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Keeping your vehicle profitable and available<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>In this guide, you&#8217;ll find the essentials, without unnecessary jargon: <strong>who is targeted, how often, what is checked, how to prepare your truck and what to do if it fails<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab4a9e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab4a9e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SAAQ_mechanical_inspection_for_heavy_trucks\"><\/span>What is the SAAQ mechanical inspection for heavy trucks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The term often used by companies is <strong>&#8220;SAAQ mechanical inspection&#8221;,<\/strong> but the official SAAQ designation is <strong>&#8220;mandatory periodic mechanical inspection&#8221;.<\/strong> This is a <strong>visual inspection of the vehicle&#8217;s main components<\/strong>, carried out in accordance with the SAAQ&#8217;s <strong>Guide de v\u00e9rification m\u00e9canique des v\u00e9hicules routiers<\/strong>. <\/p><h3>What is the SAAQ inspection for?<\/h3><p>It is used to check that the vehicle complies with the safety standards applicable in Quebec, particularly for systems that have a direct impact on traffic, stability, braking and visibility. The official guide covers <\/p><ul><li><strong>Lighting and signage<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Management<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Frame, underbody, load space and hitch<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Suspension<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Brakes<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fuel supply<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Exhaust<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Glazing and mirrors<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tires and wheels<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3>What the inspection confirms<\/h3><p>If the vehicle complies, the agent :<\/p><ul><li>Affixes a <strong>sticker of conformity<\/strong><\/li><li>Issue a <strong>mechanical inspection certificate<\/strong><\/li><li>Submit <strong>mechanical inspection report<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3>Important<\/h3><p>The SAAQ points out that this verification <strong>has its limits<\/strong>: it focuses on the elements specified in the guide, and does <strong>not replace a full mechanical inspection in the workshop<\/strong>. In other words, a truck may comply with the regulatory inspection, but still need preventive maintenance or repairs not covered by this visual inspection. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a031985 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a031985\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_vehicles_are_covered_by_the_SAAQ_heavy_vehicle_inspection\"><\/span>Which vehicles are covered by the SAAQ heavy vehicle inspection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nGenerally speaking, <strong>vehicles with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more<\/strong> are among those subject to mandatory periodic mechanical inspection. The SAAQ also includes certain other private vehicles. \n<h3>Heavy vehicles generally concerned by SAAQ inspections :<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Heavy trucks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Truck tractors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Trailers and semi-trailers<\/strong> by category<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Tow trucks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Buses and minibuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Emergency vehicles<\/strong> in SAAQ categories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfec2c5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dfec2c5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f85017e elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"f85017e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:7,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;aspect_ratio&quot;:&quot;4:3&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:4,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/hinorivesud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/HINO-S5-2024-REFRIGERER-ATC-1-min.webp\" data-width=\"1200\" data-height=\"900\" aria-label=\"New Hino S5 2024 refrigerated ATC20 and 16&#039; box for sale\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/hinorivesud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HINO-L7-2026-PREMIUM-LOWPRO-AVEC-NRC-20TB-GALVANISE-DE-23-PIEDS-A-VENDRE-12.webp\" data-width=\"1250\" data-height=\"938\" aria-label=\"Hino L7 2026 new LowPro NRC 20TB platform 22.5 ft galvanized\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/hinorivesud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/HINO-XL8-2026-NEUF-AVEC-BOITE-STB-26-PIEDS-ET-MAXON-GPT-4-13.webp\" data-width=\"1250\" data-height=\"938\" aria-label=\"Hino XL8 2026 Brand new with 28-foot box and Maxon GPT-4\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-gallery-image elementor-gallery-item__image\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/hinorivesud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Centre-de-verification-mecanique-a-Montreal-Le-guide-complet-pour-vehicules-lourds-Hero-Image.jpg\" data-width=\"1344\" data-height=\"768\" aria-label=\"\" role=\"img\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery-item__overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-470c6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"470c6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspection_every_6_or_12_months\"><\/span>Inspection every 6 or 12 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most important points, and often one of the most poorly summarized on competing blogs.<\/p>\n<p>The SAAQ indicates that periodic inspections are carried out <strong>every 6 or 12 months, depending on the type of vehicle<\/strong>. For <strong>heavy goods vehicles<\/strong>, such as most heavy trucks, the frequency is generally <strong>annual, i.e. every 12 months<\/strong>. <strong>Buses and minibuses<\/strong>, on the other hand, are subject to a <strong>6-month<\/strong> frequency.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895e7f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"895e7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"margin:0px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\">\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\">\n    <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#de3232;color:#ffffff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px;\">\n  SAAQ mechanical inspection for trucks and trailers\n    <\/span>\n    <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;color:#111111;font-weight:700;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_table_of_inspection_frequencies\"><\/span>\n  Simple table of inspection frequencies\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#111111;max-width:900px;\">\n  Quickly find out the <strong>usual SAAQ mechanical inspection frequency<\/strong> for your vehicle type. \n This premium block is designed for <strong>smooth mobile reading<\/strong>, more professional rendering and elegant integration with Elementor.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"border-left:6px solid #c1121f;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#fafafa 100%);border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(17,24,39,0.10);border:1px solid #e5e7eb;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <div style=\"padding:0;overflow-x:auto;\">\n      <table style=\"width:100%;min-width:760px;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#de3232 0%,#de3232 100%);\">\n             <th style=\"padding:20px 24px;text-align:left;color:#ffffff;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);\">\n Vehicle type\n <\/th>\n            <th style=\"padding:20px 24px;text-align:left;color:#ffffff;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);width:240px;\">\n Usual frequency\n <\/th> \n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #eceff3;vertical-align:top;\">\n              <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\n                <div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:#fee2e2;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;\">\n  \ud83d\ude9b\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;color:#111111;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n  Heavy truck \/ tractor \/ heavy goods vehicle \/ trailer\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#111;\">\n  Vehicles with a <strong>GVWR of 4,500 kg or more<\/strong>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #eceff3;vertical-align:middle;\">\n              <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#ecfdf3;color:#166534;border:1px solid #bbf7d0;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;\">\n                \u2714\n 12 months\n              <\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr style=\"background:#fcfcfd;\">\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #eceff3;vertical-align:top;\">\n              <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\n                <div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:#fef3c7;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;\">\n  \ud83d\ude8c\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;color:#111111;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n  Buses and minibuses\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#111;\">\n  Categories of passenger transport subject to more frequent inspection\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #eceff3;vertical-align:middle;\">\n              <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#fff7ed;color:#9a3412;border:1px solid #fed7aa;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;\">\n                \u23f1\n 6 months\n              <\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #eceff3;vertical-align:top;\">\n              <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\n                <div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:#dbeafe;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;\">\n  \ud83d\ude91\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;color:#111111;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n  Emergency vehicles\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#111;\">\n                    <strong>With certain exceptions<\/strong> specified by the SAAQ\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #eceff3;vertical-align:middle;\">\n              <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#eff6ff;color:#1d4ed8;border:1px solid #bfdbfe;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;\">\n                \u2714\n 12 months\n              <\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr style=\"background:#fcfcfd;\">\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;vertical-align:top;\">\n              <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;\">\n                <div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:#ede9fe;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;\">\n  \ud83e\ude9d\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.5;color:#111111;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n  Tow trucks under 4,500 kg\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#111;\">\n  Vehicle covered by a usual annual frequency\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"padding:22px 24px;vertical-align:middle;\">\n              <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:#f5f3ff;color:#6d28d9;border:1px solid #ddd6fe;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;\">\n                \u2714\n 12 months\n              <\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0216de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0216de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>To remember:<\/h3>\n<div>\n\n<strong>\ud83d\udc49 If you operate a heavy goods truck, your SAAQ inspection is usually due every 12 months.<\/strong><b><\/b><strong>\ud83d\udc49 If you operate a bus or minibus, the frequency is usually 6 months.<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-127044a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"127044a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_points_checked_during_a_SAAQ_truck_inspection\"><\/span>Main points checked during a SAAQ truck inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official SAAQ guide covers a very large number of components. To simplify reading, here are the <strong>most critical areas<\/strong> for a heavy truck. 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<span class=\"hino-premium-table-label\">SAAQ Heavy Truck Mechanical Inspection<\/span>\n  <h2 class=\"hino-premium-table-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_checkpoints_during_an_SAAQ_inspection\"><\/span>Main checkpoints during an SAAQ inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p class=\"hino-premium-table-desc\">\n    Here are the <strong>most important systems inspected<\/strong> during an SAAQ mechanical inspection for a heavy truck,\n    along with the elements reviewed and their direct impact on <strong>safety<\/strong>, <strong>compliance<\/strong>, and <strong>vehicle reliability<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hino-premium-card\">\n    <div class=\"hino-premium-table-scroll\">\n      <table class=\"hino-premium-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th style=\"width:280px;\">Inspected system<\/th>\n            <th style=\"width:430px;\">What is checked<\/th>\n            <th style=\"width:320px;\">Why it matters<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-red\">\ud83d\uded1<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Brakes<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Brake components, operation, air or hydraulic system, disc or drum brakes<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-critical\">\u26a0 Critical safety: stopping capability and vehicle control<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-blue\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Steering<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Steering wheel, column, gearbox, linkage, ball joints, kingpins<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-control\">\u2714 Stability and control<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-yellow\">\ud83d\udd29<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Suspension<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Condition of components, wear, deformation, mounting<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-road\">\u2714 Road handling and load distribution<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-purple\">\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Frame \/ chassis \/ underbody<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Cracks, corrosion, structural damage, coupling device, fifth wheel when applicable<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-structure\">\u2714 Structural integrity<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-orange\">\ud83d\udede<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Tires and wheels<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Condition, installation, fastening, dimensions, visible wear<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-traction\">\u2714 Grip, stability, blowout risk<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-cyan\">\ud83d\udca1<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Lighting and signaling<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Headlights, lights, turn signals, electrical connections<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-visibility\">\u2714 Visibility and road safety<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-green\">\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Exhaust and fuel system<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Tightness, visible components, compliance<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td>\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-compliance\">\u2714 Safety, operation, emissions<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\">\n              <div class=\"hino-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-icon hino-icon-slate\">\ud83e\ude9f<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-main\">Glass, mirrors and equipment<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\">\n              <div class=\"hino-sub\">Visibility, windshield wipers, horn, required equipment<\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\">\n              <span class=\"hino-importance hino-compliance\">\u2714 Safe driving and compliance<\/span>\n            <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hino-note\">\n      <div class=\"hino-note-inner\">\n        <div class=\"hino-note-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"hino-note-title\">Key takeaway<\/p>\n          <p class=\"hino-note-text\">\n            <strong>Brakes<\/strong>, <strong>steering<\/strong>, <strong>suspension<\/strong>, <strong>tires<\/strong>, and the <strong>chassis<\/strong> are among the most critical areas.\n            An issue in any of these systems can compromise <strong>vehicle safety<\/strong> and lead to a <strong>failed inspection<\/strong>.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b82878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b82878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prepare_your_truck_before_the_appointment\"><\/span>How do you prepare your truck before the appointment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is where this blog post can really help you before your SAAQ truck inspection. 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class=\"hino-checklist-wrap\"><h2 class=\"hino-checklist-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist_Before_Your_SAAQ_Inspection\"><\/span>Checklist Before Your SAAQ Inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"hino-checklist-desc\">Before your appointment, take a few minutes to review the essential points on your heavy-duty truck.\n    This checklist helps you <strong>reduce the risk of failing<\/strong>, better prepare your vehicle, and arrive at the inspection with greater confidence.\n  <\/p><div class=\"hino-checklist-card\"><div class=\"hino-checklist-grid\"><div class=\"hino-check-item\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-red\">\ud83e\uddfc<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Present a Clean and Accessible Vehicle<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\">The SAAQ recommends presenting a vehicle in a condition that allows for a complete and unobstructed visual inspection.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li><strong>Unloaded vehicle<\/strong><\/li><li>Free from <strong>dirt, ice, grease, rust<\/strong>, or any other elements that could interfere with the inspection<\/li><li>Important areas of the vehicle easy to access for visual examination<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"hino-check-note\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> a truck that is too dirty may complicate or delay the inspection.\n        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-item\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-yellow\">\ud83d\uded1<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Check Your Brakes First<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\">Brakes are one of the most critical sections of the guide. For vehicles weighing <strong>7,258 kg or more<\/strong>, the SAAQ also requires <strong>brake measurements every 6 months<\/strong>, with the results recorded in the required register.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li>Visible wear on components<\/li><li>Normal braking performance<\/li><li>Leaks or visible issues<\/li><li>Overall condition of the braking system<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-item\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-orange\">\ud83d\udede<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Perform a Visual Check of Tires and Wheels<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\">The guide covers tire and wheel installation, compliance, and visible condition. A quick inspection before your appointment can help you avoid unpleasant surprises.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li>Check the <strong>tire pressure<\/strong><\/li><li>Look for any <strong>abnormal wear<\/strong><\/li><li>See if any <strong>fasteners appear loose<\/strong><\/li><li>Make sure no tire appears questionable or non-compliant<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-item\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-cyan\">\ud83d\udca1<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Test All Lighting<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\">The SAAQ guide includes a full section on lighting and signalling. Before heading to your appointment, do a complete walk-around of the vehicle.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li>High beams and low beams<\/li><li>Turn signals<\/li><li>Marker lights<\/li><li>Brake lights<\/li><li>Hazard lights<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-item\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">5<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-blue\">\ud83e\udded<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Inspect the Steering and Suspension<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\">Handling issues, abnormal play, or unusual noises should be addressed before the inspection.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li>Steering wheel<\/li><li>Steering column<\/li><li>Steering linkage<\/li><li>Ball joints<\/li><li>Kingpins<\/li><li>Suspension<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-item\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">6<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-purple\">\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Check the Chassis and Undercarriage<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\">On a heavy-duty truck, the frame and undercarriage are among the important areas to inspect before your appointment.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li>Advanced corrosion<\/li><li>Cracks<\/li><li>Deformation<\/li><li>Hitch or fifth wheel<\/li><li>Condition of the underbody<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-item\" style=\"grid-column:1 \/ -1;\"><div class=\"hino-check-head\"><div class=\"hino-check-num\">7<\/div><div class=\"hino-check-icon hino-check-icon-green\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/div><h3 class=\"hino-check-title\">Book Your Appointment in Advance<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"hino-check-text\" style=\"max-width:1000px;\">The SAAQ specifies that you must book your inspection with an authorized agent. To avoid last-minute stress, it is best to schedule <strong>several days or weeks in advance<\/strong>, especially if you manage a fleet or are in a busy period.\n        <\/p><ul class=\"hino-check-list\"><li>Book early to get your preferred time slot<\/li><li>Avoid getting too close to the deadline<\/li><li>Plan ahead if several vehicles need to be inspected<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"hino-check-cta\"><p class=\"hino-check-cta-text\"><strong>Need to schedule your SAAQ inspection for a heavy-duty truck?<\/strong><br\/>Call <strong>Hino Rive-Sud, an authorized SAAQ heavy vehicle inspection agent,<\/strong> today to book an appointment with our team.\n          <\/p><a href=\"tel:4506411115\" class=\"hino-check-cta-btn\">Call 450-641-1115<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hino-check-footer\"><div class=\"hino-check-footer-inner\"><div class=\"hino-check-footer-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/div><div><p class=\"hino-check-footer-title\">Key Takeaway<\/p><p class=\"hino-check-footer-text\">To maximize your chances of <strong>passing the inspection on the first try<\/strong>, focus first on the most critical items:\n            <strong>vehicle cleanliness, brakes, tires, lighting, steering, suspension, and chassis condition<\/strong>. Good preparation helps reduce the risk of downtime and urgent repairs.\n          <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e906ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e906ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_the_SAAQ_heavy_truck_inspection_fails\"><\/span>What happens if the SAAQ heavy truck inspection fails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a crucial point, as the consequences vary according to the type of defect.<\/p>\n\n<h3>If the vehicle complies<\/h3>\n<p>You get :<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p>A <strong>compliance sticker<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>A <strong>certificate of conformity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>An <strong>audit report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>If the vehicle has a minor defect<\/h3>\n<p>The SAAQ distinguishes between two situations. In some cases, the vehicle can still be driven temporarily. In this case, repairs must be carried out <strong>within 48 hours<\/strong>. Once this deadline has passed, the vehicle can no longer be put back on the road until compliance has been demonstrated.   <\/p>\n\n<h3>If the vehicle has a major defect<\/h3>\n<p>Here, the rule is much stricter:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The vehicle is immediately prohibited from being put back on the road.<\/strong><br>The vehicle must be repaired and inspected by an authorized agent before it can receive its compliance sticker. 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line-height:1.6;\n  color:#111;\n  font-weight:700;\n}\n.hino-result-note-text{\n  margin:0;\n  font-size:14px;\n  line-height:1.7;\n  color:#4b5563;\n}\n@media (max-width: 767px){\n  .hino-result-table-title{\n    font-size:26px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"hino-result-table-wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"hino-result-table-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_after_an_SAAQ_inspection\"><\/span>What happens after an SAAQ inspection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p class=\"hino-result-table-desc\">\n    Here is a clear summary of the different <strong>possible outcomes after an SAAQ mechanical inspection<\/strong>, including the impact on vehicle operation and the time frame to respect before returning to the road.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"hino-result-card\">\n    <div class=\"hino-result-table-scroll\">\n      <table class=\"hino-result-table\">\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th style=\"width:360px;\">Result<\/th>\n            <th style=\"width:220px;\">Can it operate?<\/th>\n            <th style=\"width:340px;\">Time frame<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-result-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-result-icon hino-icon-green\">\u2705<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-main\">Compliant<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-sub\">\n                    The vehicle meets the applicable requirements at the time of inspection.\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"hino-badge hino-badge-yes\">\u2714 Yes<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"hino-delay hino-delay-ok\">\ud83d\udd52 Sticker valid for 6 or 12 months<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-result-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-result-icon hino-icon-yellow\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-main\">Minor defect with authorization to operate<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-sub\">\n                    The vehicle may still operate temporarily, but the issue must be corrected quickly.\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"hino-badge hino-badge-temp\">\u23f3 Yes, temporarily<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"hino-delay hino-delay-warning\">\u26a0 <strong>48 hours to correct<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td>\n              <div class=\"hino-result-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-result-icon hino-icon-orange\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-main\">Minor defect without authorization to operate<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-sub\">\n                    The defect must be corrected before the vehicle can return to the road.\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"hino-badge hino-badge-no\">\u2716 No<\/span><\/td>\n            <td><span class=\"hino-delay hino-delay-warning\">\ud83d\udd27 Repair required before returning to service<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n\n          <tr>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\">\n              <div class=\"hino-result-row\">\n                <div class=\"hino-result-icon hino-icon-red\">\u26d4<\/div>\n                <div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-main\">Major defect<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"hino-result-sub\">\n                    The vehicle has a serious issue that prevents any immediate return to service.\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><span class=\"hino-badge hino-badge-no\">\u26d4 <strong>No, immediately<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n            <td style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><span class=\"hino-delay hino-delay-stop\">\ud83d\udeab Repair + new inspection<\/span><\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hino-result-note\">\n      <div class=\"hino-result-note-inner\">\n        <div class=\"hino-result-note-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"hino-result-note-title\">Key takeaway<\/p>\n          <p class=\"hino-result-note-text\">\n            A <strong>major defect<\/strong> results in an <strong>immediate prohibition from operating<\/strong>.\n            A <strong>minor defect with authorization to operate<\/strong> allows a short period to correct the issue,\n            while a <strong>compliant<\/strong> vehicle receives its sticker for the next applicable period.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a831f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50a831f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SAAQ_inspection_or_PEP_program_whats_the_difference\"><\/span>SAAQ inspection or PEP program: what&#8217;s the difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The SAAQ specifies that a heavy vehicle owner can have a <strong>preventive maintenance program (PMP<\/strong>) recognized. Once recognized, this program can <strong>replace the mandatory periodic mechanical inspection<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h3>In plain English<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Without a recognized PEP inspection<\/strong>: you must have your periodic inspection performed by an SAAQ agent at the applicable frequency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>With a recognized PEP Inspection<\/strong>: you are following an approved maintenance program that may exempt you from this periodic check.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>But be careful<\/h3>\n<p>The PEP does not eliminate your responsibilities. The SAAQ also reminds you that : <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p>Heavy vehicles must be maintained<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Mandatory mechanical maintenance<\/strong> still required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p>For vehicles weighing <strong>7,258 kg or more<\/strong>, <strong>brake measurements<\/strong> must be recorded every 6 months in the appropriate register.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88fa56d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88fa56d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_an_SAAQ_heavy_vehicle_inspection_is_strategic_for_a_company\"><\/span>Why an SAAQ heavy vehicle inspection is strategic for a company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the legal obligation, a well-managed SAAQ inspection helps :<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Reduce the risk of downtime<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Better maintenance planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Avoid costly emergency repairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Protecting driver safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p><strong>Maintaining a professional, compliant fleet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a transport, delivery, construction or towing company, an immobilized truck can quickly become costly. A pre-prepared inspection is often much less costly than an unscheduled stop. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5022b93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5022b93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8400\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8400\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where can I get an SAAQ mechanical inspection for a heavy truck? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8400\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b929ad3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b929ad3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05b54dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05b54dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Hino Rive-Sud, we are a SAAQ heavy vehicle agent. You can call us directly at <a href=\"tel:4506411115\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>450-641-1115<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>for inspections in the greater Montreal area, including Boucherville, Longueuil, Brossard, Candiac, Montreal, Laval, etc.<\/p><p>The inspection must be carried out by a <strong>SAAQ-authorized road vehicle inspection agent<\/strong>. The SAAQ maintains an <a href=\"https:\/\/saaq.gouv.qc.ca\/controle-routier-quebec\/mandataires-verification-vehicules-routiers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official list of these agents<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8401\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8401\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How often must a heavy truck pass an SAAQ inspection? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8401\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-988c484 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"988c484\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2a134 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a2a134\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For most <strong>heavy goods trucks weighing 4,500 kg or more<\/strong>, the frequency is <strong>12 months<\/strong>. <strong>Buses and minibuses<\/strong> are generally covered by a <strong>6-month<\/strong> frequency. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8402\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8402\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What's the difference between SAAQ mechanical inspections and mandatory maintenance? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8402\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfd305 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8bfd305\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d238cac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d238cac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe SAAQ inspection is a <strong>periodic regulatory check<\/strong> carried out by an agent. Compulsory mechanical maintenance involves <strong>keeping the vehicle in good condition<\/strong> according to the requirements applicable to heavy vehicles, including certain documented follow-ups such as brake measurements for vehicles weighing 7,258 kg or more. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8403\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8403\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I drive after a failed SAAQ inspection? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8403\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1fa59d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c1fa59d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03a2fc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03a2fc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This depends on the type of defect. In the case of a <strong>major defect<\/strong>, no: the vehicle cannot be put back on the road. In the case of a <strong>minor defect with roadworthiness<\/strong>, repairs must be carried out within <strong>48 hours<\/strong>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8404\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8404\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What should I bring to the appointment? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8404\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382754c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"382754c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5174b37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5174b37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Above all, the SAAQ states that you must <strong>make an appointment<\/strong> and present an <strong>unloaded<\/strong> vehicle that is <strong>sufficiently clean to allow the visual inspection<\/strong>. The documents issued after the inspection are the certificate and the report. For the documents you need to have on hand, it&#8217;s best to check with your representative when you make your appointment.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8405\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8405\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does PEP replace periodic inspection? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8405\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7725db e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7725db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cd2399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cd2399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, an <strong data-start=\"17675\" data-end=\"17730\">SAAQ-recognized preventive maintenance program<\/strong> can replace the mandatory periodic mechanical inspection for eligible vehicles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where can I get an SAAQ mechanical inspection for a heavy truck?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At Hino Rive-Sud, we are a SAAQ heavy vehicle agent. 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Vehicles covered by the regulation. Most heavy vehicles weighing 4,500 kg and over, including many trucks and commercial vehicles. \ud83d\udcc5 How often? The frequency depends on the type of vehicle. 12 months for most heavy trucks, and 6 months for buses and minibuses. \ud83d\udd0e What is checked? Systems that directly impact safety. Brakes, tires, steering, suspension, lighting, chassis, and other essential safety-related components. \u2705 How do you pass? Preparation often makes all the difference. Prepare the truck in advance: visual inspection, up-to-date maintenance, working lights, and brakes in good condition. \u26d4 What happens if it fails? The consequences depend on the type of defect. Defects must be corrected. In the event of a major defect, the vehicle can no longer be operated immediately. \ud83d\udccc Quick Summary The goal of the SAAQ mechanical inspection is simple: to confirm that a heavy truck is safe, compliant, and road-ready. Proper preparation helps reduce the risk of failure, downtime, and urgent repairs. Download our free TCO calculator! Keep your free TCO calculator on your device for life. Download our TCO calculator (Total Cost of Ownership) Your first name Your surname Enter your e-mail address Enter your phone number Download the calculator Overview of the TCO calculator you&#8217;re about to get Download our TCO calculator (Total Cost of Ownership) Overview of the TCO calculator you&#8217;re about to get Download the calculator SAAQ heavy truck mechanical inspection: complete guide demystifying 2026 Is your heavy truck due for its SAAQ inspection?It&#8217;s best to be prepared before the deadline. In Quebec, the mandatory periodic mechanical inspection is more than just a formality: it serves to confirm that your vehicle is safe, compliant and authorized to circulate. It must be carried out by a SAAQ-authorized agent and, if the vehicle complies, results in a sticker valid for 6 or 12 months, depending on the type of vehicle. For an owner-operator, a small business or a fleet manager, a thorough understanding of this inspection will : Reduce the risk of failure Avoid unforeseen downtime Limit emergency repair costs Protect your company&#8217;s legal compliance Keeping your vehicle profitable and available In this guide, you&#8217;ll find the essentials, without unnecessary jargon: who is targeted, how often, what is checked, how to prepare your truck and what to do if it fails. What is the SAAQ mechanical inspection for heavy trucks? The term often used by companies is &#8220;SAAQ mechanical inspection&#8221;, but the official SAAQ designation is &#8220;mandatory periodic mechanical inspection&#8221;. This is a visual inspection of the vehicle&#8217;s main components, carried out in accordance with the SAAQ&#8217;s Guide de v\u00e9rification m\u00e9canique des v\u00e9hicules routiers. What is the SAAQ inspection for? It is used to check that the vehicle complies with the safety standards applicable in Quebec, particularly for systems that have a direct impact on traffic, stability, braking and visibility. The official guide covers Lighting and signage Management Frame, underbody, load space and hitch Suspension Brakes Fuel supply Exhaust Glazing and mirrors Equipment Tires and wheels What the inspection confirms If the vehicle complies, the agent : Affixes a sticker of conformity Issue a mechanical inspection certificate Submit mechanical inspection report Important The SAAQ points out that this verification has its limits: it focuses on the elements specified in the guide, and does not replace a full mechanical inspection in the workshop. In other words, a truck may comply with the regulatory inspection, but still need preventive maintenance or repairs not covered by this visual inspection. Which vehicles are covered by the SAAQ heavy vehicle inspection? Generally speaking, vehicles with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more are among those subject to mandatory periodic mechanical inspection. The SAAQ also includes certain other private vehicles. Heavy vehicles generally concerned by SAAQ inspections : Heavy trucks Truck tractors Trailers and semi-trailers by category Tow trucks Buses and minibuses Emergency vehicles in SAAQ categories Inspection every 6 or 12 months? This is one of the most important points, and often one of the most poorly summarized on competing blogs. The SAAQ indicates that periodic inspections are carried out every 6 or 12 months, depending on the type of vehicle. For heavy goods vehicles, such as most heavy trucks, the frequency is generally annual, i.e. every 12 months. Buses and minibuses, on the other hand, are subject to a 6-month frequency. SAAQ mechanical inspection for trucks and trailers Simple table of inspection frequencies Quickly find out the usual SAAQ mechanical inspection frequency for your vehicle type. This premium block is designed for smooth mobile reading, more professional rendering and elegant integration with Elementor. Vehicle type Usual frequency \ud83d\ude9b Heavy truck \/ tractor \/ heavy goods vehicle \/ trailer Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more \u2714 12 months \ud83d\ude8c Buses and minibuses Categories of passenger transport subject to more frequent inspection \u23f1 6 months \ud83d\ude91 Emergency vehicles With certain exceptions specified by the SAAQ \u2714 12 months \ud83e\ude9d Tow trucks under 4,500 kg Vehicle covered by a usual annual frequency \u2714 12 months To remember: \ud83d\udc49 If you operate a heavy goods truck, your SAAQ inspection is usually due every 12 months.\ud83d\udc49 If you operate a bus or minibus, the frequency is usually 6 months. Main points checked during a SAAQ truck inspection The official SAAQ guide covers a very large number of components. To simplify reading, here are the most critical areas for a heavy truck. The guide covers brakes, steering, suspension, chassis, lighting, exhaust and tires\/wheels. 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