How do they match: Transportation Inspectors

  • Cargo Inspector
  • Cargo Surveyor
  • Freight Car Inspector
  • Freight Inspector
  • Freight Service Inspector
  • Damaged Freight Inspector
  • Marine Cargo Broker
  • Marine Cargo Inspector
  • Marine Cargo Specialist
  • Marine Cargo Surveyor
  • 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.

  • Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo.
  • Calculate gross and net tonnage, hold capacities, volumes of stored fuel and water, cargo weights, and vessel stability factors, using mathematical formulas.
  • Check temperatures and humidities of shipping and storage areas to ensure that they are at appropriate levels to protect cargo.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Visually inspect cargo for damage upon arrival or discharge.

  • Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
  • Monitor cargo area conditions.