How do they match: Transportation Inspectors

  • Freight Car Inspector
  • Freight Inspector
  • Freight Service Inspector
  • Loading Inspector
  • Damaged Freight Inspector
  • Perishable Freight Inspector

  • 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.

  • Determine cargo transportation capabilities by reading documents that set forth cargo loading and securing procedures, capacities, and stability factors.
  • Direct crews to reload freight or to insert additional bracing or packing as necessary.
  • Inspect 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.
  • Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked.
  • Measure heights and widths of loads to ensure they will pass over bridges or through tunnels on scheduled routes.
  • Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures.
  • Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments.
  • Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered.

  • Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
  • Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly.