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Heavy truck service
It’s probably been
awhile since you
used the air condi-
tioning in your truck.
Now that spring
is here, it’s a good
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Heavy Truck Tech
time to check if ev-
(952) 466-3710
erything is working
properly, and make
an appointment at
Mid-County Auto, Truck and Tire Center for
any needed repairs or maintenance.
We specialize in servicing heavy-duty ve-
hicles, such as tractor trailers, construction
equipment, buses, semis, fire trucks, and
more.
Here are a few tips to get your heavy truck
ready for the long summer days:
• Change the air filter and oil filter.
• Make sure your tires have the correct
pressure as the weather warms up, and ro-
tate the tires if needed.
• Check wiper blades. You don’t want to
get caught in a rainstorm with blades that
aren’t making full contact with the wind-
shield.
• Flush your radiator to keep your truck
running at peak efficiency.
Mid-County Auto, Truck and Tire Center
can help you stay on the road this season.
We specialize in maintaining and repairing
heavy trucks of all sizes. Give us a call today
at (952) 466-3710.
DOT inspections are still
recommended for farm vehicles
tor vehicles that:
• display a farm license
plate or other designation;
• are operated by a farmer,
family member of the farmer,
or employee of the farmer;
• transport agricultural
commodities, livestock,
machinery, or supplies
to or from a farm;
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• are not used in “for-hire”
operations;
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within its state of registry, or, when
crossing lines, be within 150 miles
of the farm.
Benton Lake
Mid-County Auto, Truck & Tire
Church St.
Center performs quality DOT in-
Park St.
spections to make sure your vehicle
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meets all state and federal specifi-
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Lake St.
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cations. We assure your vehicle is
Market St.
safe for you and others on the road.
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Call us today at (952) 466-3710 to
schedule an appointment.
Miller St.
any other off ers.
Not valid with
trucks only.
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710 Lake Street West
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212
W. Louis St.
284
53
E. Louis St.
Pleasant
Adams
Cir.
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Inspection requirements for cov-
ered farm vehicles loosened last
year, but unsafe equipment can still
face penalties.
As a result, it’s still a good idea to
obtain an annual DOT inspection
for many farm vehicles.
The inspections offer peace of
mind, with checks on the following:
• Brake System
• Parking Brake
• Steering Mechanism
• Lighting Devices
and Reflectors
• Tires
• Horn
• Windshield Wipers
• Rearview Mirrors
• Coupling Devices
• Wheels and Rims
• Emergency Equipment
Farm vehicles that don’t meet
safety requirements can be pulled
over by law enforcement person-
nel; they may be required to obtain
updates, or they may need to be
towed.
As defined by the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety (DPS),
covered farm vehicles are single-
unit or articulated commercial mo-