Flatbed Trailer Inspection

A flatbed trailer inspection checks the deck, main beams, cross members, brakes and tires before you buy. We look for cracks, sagging beams and rotten deck boards. It costs $499 flat with a free VIN report.

What gets inspected

Deck & securement

  • Deck boards or aluminum deck
  • Stake pockets, rub rail and winch track
  • Main beam camber or sag
  • Headache rack and toolbox

Frame & structure

  • Main beams and cross members
  • Welds, cracks and rust
  • Landing gear and crank
  • Kingpin and upper coupler plate

Brakes, tires & suspension

  • Brake lining, drums and slack adjusters
  • Air lines, gladhands and leaks
  • Tread depth on every tire (32nds)
  • Air ride or spring suspension
  • Wheel seals and hubs

Lights & electrical

  • Marker, brake and turn lights
  • 7-way plug and wiring
  • ABS light and module

What's not included

  • No engine teardown or internal inspection
  • No oil or fluid lab analysis
  • No emissions or DOT certification
  • No title or ownership guarantee
  • No warranty on future repairs
  • No inspection of anything the seller won't allow access to

What you receive

  • Report with pass / attention / fail on every item
  • 50+ labeled photos
  • Mechanic's summary
  • Repair estimates
  • Free VIN report
See a sample report

Who inspects

Inspections are done by Sell My Rig inspectors. They don't work for the seller or any dealer.

Cost

$499 flat, free VIN report included.

How fast

Report the same business day after the appointment. The clock starts at the appointment, not the order. The appointment time depends on the seller's availability.

How ordering works

  1. 1Order and pay online.
  2. 2We contact the seller and set the time and place.
  3. 3The inspection happens on site.
  4. 4The report is emailed to you only.

If a major defect is found

It's marked Fail with photos and a repair estimate, and the inspector notes it in the summary. You decide whether to renegotiate, walk away, or buy. We never share the report with the seller unless you ask.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask

What do you check on a flatbed?

Deck, beams, cross members, stake pockets, rub rail, landing gear, kingpin, brakes, tires, suspension and lights.

Can you tell if the beams are sagging?

We look at the beam camber and check for cracks and repairs along the main beams.

Do you check the deck boards?

Yes. We look for rot, soft spots and missing or broken boards and photograph them.

How much is a flatbed trailer inspection?

$499 flat, with a free VIN report included.

Do I need to be there for the flatbed trailer inspection?

No. You order online, we set the time with the seller, and the report is emailed to you only.

Will the seller see my flatbed trailer report?

No. The report goes only to you. We never share it with the seller unless you ask.