CA AB1099

Revises the Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program into the Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program, expanding the definition of motor carrier to include registered owners, lessees, licensees, and bailees of specified vehicles.

Requires motor carriers to schedule terminal inspections within 90 days of operating from a new terminal and mandates inspections be conducted within the first 18 months of new terminal operation.

Establishes a performance-based truck terminal inspection priority system (to be implemented by January 1, 2015) that prioritizes never-before-inspected terminals and hazardous material vehicle terminals, with nonpriority terminals requiring inspection no less than every 4 years.

Creates a carrier inspection fee based on fleet size to be paid by motor carriers, with delinquent payment penalties ranging from 60% to 160% of the required fee depending on length of delinquency.

Authorizes the Department of California Highway Patrol to inspect terminals at any time and requires motor carriers to make vehicles and records available for inspection upon request.