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How Much Does a Commercial Truck Inspection Cost in 2026?

Commercial truck inspections run $350-$400+. Here's exactly what drives the price and how Sell My Rig's $350 flat fee compares.

Sell My Rig Team·June 7, 2026·6 min read

A commercial truck inspection costs between $350 and $400+ depending on who you hire. Sell My Rig Inspections charges a $350 flat fee that includes an ECM scan, brake check, tread depth measurements, and same-day delivery of a full photo report. Lemon Squad charges around $380 for a car-focused inspection, and most other providers start at $400+.

What drives the price

Three things move the price of a commercial truck inspection: whether an ECM scan is included, how many photos and measurements are taken, and how fast the report is delivered. Car-focused services skip the J1939 ECM scan entirely, which is why their reports miss the most important data for a Class 8 truck.

Comparison table

ServicePriceECM scanTread in 32ndsTurnaroundCommercial-specific
Sell My Rig$350 flatYesYesSame dayYes
Lemon Squad$380NoNo2 business daysNo (built for cars)
Other providers$400+SometimesRarely1-3 daysVaries

Why the $350 flat fee

Sell My Rig charges one flat $350 fee for every inspection — no tiers, no add-on pricing. It includes the ECM scan, full brake and tread measurements, a complete photo report, and same-day delivery. Comparable commercial inspections from other providers typically start at $400+, and car-focused services like Lemon Squad run about $380 without the heavy-truck testing that actually matters.

FAQ

Frequently Asked

Yes. A $350 inspection routinely uncovers issues worth thousands in negotiation or saves you from a bad purchase entirely. It is a fraction of a percent of the purchase price.

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