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Transportation Inspector

Transportation Inspector

  • Ensure safe travel by inspecting vehicles and cargo for secure transport.
  • Play a vital role in maintaining safety standards in transportation industries.
  • Discover unique challenges in diverse transportation environments daily.
💰 Earn $61K-$103K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
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Overview

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.

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

2,900 in Total

Earnings

$74,780 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
  • Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.
  • Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
  • Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

    You value 🙏

    • Having support
    • Job security
    • Support
    • Working Conditions
    • Relationships
    • Personal relationships

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