According to the California Highway Patrol, BIT inspections were established in 1965 as a way to make sure motor carriers comply with the Motor Carrier Safety regulations. In particular, they ensure commercial vehicles are maintained with the legal scheduled or preventative maintenance program.
In essence, they keep your fleet in fighting shape and safe for your drivers. Plus, the inspections help improve public safety for other drivers on the road with your rigs, or for those riding on passenger buses.
BIT inspections can keep your maintenance bills down, too. Regular upkeep – the kind prioritized by BIT inspections – helps you avoid larger, costly repairs to your vehicles. Whether there’s a minor problem with your turn signals or wiper blades or a much more worrying issue with a vital part of your engine, BIT inspections play a key role in highlighting potential problem areas before they become catastrophic.