MIP Inspector Re-Certification

Stay certified and compliant as a commercial vehicle inspector. This course, offered in partnership with the Minnesota State Patrol, helps current inspectors renew their credentials through the Minnesota Mandatory Inspection Program (MIP).​

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Prerequisites:

Minnesota Mandatory Inspection Program Certification within the previous 2 years

Great For:

» Certified commercial vehicle inspectors​
» Fleet safety managers​
» Transportation professionals​
» Public and private sector vehicle maintenance teams​

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What This Course Is About:

Inspectors must recertify every two years. After the certification expires, inspectors must stop performing inspections until they recertify. There is a six‑month grace period after the expiration date to complete the recertification class. If the class is not completed within those six months, the inspector must take the full initial certification course again.

 

Visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) website for information about:

  • Ordering inspection decals
  • Submitting change‑of‑employment forms
  • Viewing approved class providers
  • Accessing other commercial vehicle inspection program resources

What You’ll Learn:

Learning Objectives
Participants will review and apply:

Updated inspection procedures and current compliance standards
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) regulations related to commercial vehicle inspections
Refresher training on safety protocols and required documentation
Requirements for maintaining active MIP certification

Additional Info/FAQs

Alexandria Technical & Community College partners with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to provide the required training, but we do not issue, track, or maintain certification records. Inspectors are responsible for monitoring their own certification status, expiration dates, and compliance requirements.

We do our best to send reminder notices when possible; however, reminders are not guaranteed. To avoid a lapse in certification, please keep personal documentation up to date and plan ahead for recertification.