Transportation Inspectors

What Does a Transportation Inspectors Do?

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
• 2Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
• 3Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
• 4Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
• 5Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
• 6Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections.
• 7Inspect loaded cargo, cargo lashed to decks or in storage facilities, and cargo handling devices to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and need for maintenance.
• 8Notify workers of any special treatment required for shipments.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Adobe Acrobat
• Email software
• Google Android
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Web browser software

Transportation Inspectors Salary