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Working As A Transportation Inspector

  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  • Getting Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Performing General Physical Activities

  • Deal with People

  • Make Decisions

  • Stressful

  • $68,000

    Average Salary

What Does A Transportation Inspector Do At CDM Smith

* Performing both complex and routine/standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used; and that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions.
* Uses higher grade of equipment and performs complex calculations to perform inspection.
* Works under limited supervision or direct supervision depending on the demonstrated knowledge for the specific assignment.
* Reviewing drawings to prepare for the inspection.
* Understands the design of the construction that will be inspected.
* Documenting and communicating the results of the inspection and communicates to the supervisor

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Average Length of Employment
Motor Carrier Inspector 6.6 years
Motor Vehicle Inspector 4.8 years
Car Inspector 3.6 years
Maintenance Vehicle Inspector 3.4 years
Transportation Inspector 3.0 years
Inspector 2.6 years
Vehicle Inspector 2.2 years
Top Careers Before Transportation Inspector
Customer Service Representative 12.9%
Administrative Assistant 9.7%
Engineering Technician 8.1%
Assistant Manager 6.5%
Correction Officer 6.5%
Coordinator 4.8%
Sales Representative 4.8%
Assistant 4.8%
Motor Transport Operator 4.8%
Superintendent 4.8%
Administrator Secretary 3.2%
Air Traffic Controller 3.2%
Substitute Teacher 3.2%
Inspector 3.2%
Skills Trainer 3.2%
Architect 3.2%
Transportation Supervisor 3.2%
Deckhand 3.2%
Operator 3.2%
Heavy Equipment Operator 3.2%
Top Careers After Transportation Inspector
Appointment Setter 7.7%
Maintenance Worker 7.7%
Telemarketer 7.7%
Driver 7.7%
Substitute Teacher 5.8%
Operations Manager 5.8%
Customer Service Representative 5.8%
Detailer 5.8%
Operations Inspector 3.8%
Service Technician 3.8%
Test Driver 3.8%
Cleaner 3.8%
Inspector 3.8%
Reliability Technician 3.8%
School Bus Driver 3.8%
Clerk 3.8%
Forklift Driver 3.8%
Repair Technician 3.8%
Automotive Technician 3.8%
Supervisor 3.8%

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Transportation Inspector Demographics

Gender

Male

66.3%

Female

19.8%

Unknown

13.9%
Ethnicity

White

54.7%

Hispanic or Latino

22.8%

Black or African American

11.9%

Asian

7.3%

Unknown

3.3%
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Foreign Languages Spoken

Spanish

66.7%

Carrier

33.3%

Transportation Inspector Education

Schools

University of Phoenix

7.7%

University of Maine

7.7%

University of Southern Mississippi

7.7%

University of Alaska Anchorage

7.7%

The Academy

7.7%

Eastern New Mexico University

7.7%

Community College of the Air Force

3.8%

Adams State University

3.8%

Florence-Darlington Technical College

3.8%

Florida State College at Jacksonville

3.8%

Jamestown Business College

3.8%

Rider University

3.8%

TESST College of Technology - Alexandria

3.8%

Upper Iowa University

3.8%

Liberty University

3.8%

Drexel University

3.8%

Southern University and A & M College

3.8%

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

3.8%

Milwaukee Area Technical College

3.8%

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando

3.8%
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Majors

Business

21.2%

Civil Engineering

13.5%

Criminal Justice

11.5%

General Studies

9.6%

Supply Chain Management

7.7%

Architectural Engineering Technology

3.8%

Computer Information Systems

3.8%

Health Care Administration

3.8%

Criminology

3.8%

Psychology

1.9%

Writing

1.9%

Forestry

1.9%

Construction Engineering Technologies

1.9%

Civil Engineering Technologies

1.9%

Fire Science And Protection

1.9%

Construction Management

1.9%

Medical Assisting Services

1.9%

Computer Science

1.9%

Law

1.9%

Health And Wellness

1.9%
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Degrees

Bachelors

41.3%

Other

27.0%

Associate

15.9%

Masters

7.9%

Diploma

4.8%

Certificate

1.6%

Doctorate

1.6%
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AVERAGE SALARY FOR A Transportation Inspector

Average Yearly Salary
$68,000
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$32,000
Min 10%
$68,000
Median 50%
$68,000
Median 50%
$68,000
Median 50%
$68,000
Median 50%
$68,000
Median 50%
$68,000
Median 50%
$68,000
Median 50%
$144,000
Max 90%
Best Paying Company
SGS
Highest Paying City
Baltimore, MD
Highest Paying State
North Dakota
Avg Experience Level
3.2 years
How much does a Transportation Inspector make at top companies?
The national average salary for a Transportation Inspector in the United States is $68,938 per year or $33 per hour. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $32,000 a year, and the top 10 percent make over $145,000.

Real Transportation Inspector Salaries

Job Title Company Location Start Date Salary
Transportation Inspectors Jet Midwest Kansas City, MO Mar 19, 2014 $88,442
Transportation Inspectors Core Laboratories LP and All Subsidiaries and AFFI Pittsburgh, PA Jul 23, 2014 $73,050
Transportation Inspectors Unical Aviation Inc. Industry, CA May 30, 2013 $66,331
Transportation Inspectors Everest Consultants, Inc. Kenner, LA Jun 27, 2012 $65,603
Transportation Inspectors Gemini Tankers L.L.C. Stamford, CT Mar 28, 2012 $65,000
Transportation Inspector Illinois Central Railroad Company Jackson, MS May 21, 2008 $62,000
Transportation Inspectors St. Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Inc. Mobile, AL Sep 20, 2010 $60,000
Transportation Inspector SGS North America Inc. Jan 14, 2009 $56,000
Transportation Inspectors Saybolt LP Carson, CA Dec 02, 2011 $50,045 -
$60,715
Transportation Inspectors International Register of Shipping Miami, FL Aug 23, 2010 $45,000
Transportation Inspectors Saybolt LP Texas City, TX Mar 25, 2010 $43,971
Transportation Inspectors Saybolt LP Texas City, TX Mar 24, 2010 $43,971
Transportation Inspectors SGS North America Inc. NJ Jan 09, 2013 $43,725 -
$52,000
Transportation Inspectors Saybolt LP Folcroft, PA Nov 22, 2011 $42,016 -
$79,568
Transportation Inspectors Saybolt LP Sulphur, LA Mar 31, 2010 $39,229
Transportation Inspectors Rapid Cargo & Logistics, Inc. Gardena, CA Oct 17, 2012 $38,626

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Top Skills for A Transportation Inspector

  1. Inspection Reports
  2. Ensure Compliance
  3. Cargo Tank
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  • Provided detailed inspection reports that included violations of rules, laws and regulations as well as incidents and activity reports.
  • Inspected commercial vehicles, drivers and cargo for safety and to ensure compliance with state/federal laws, statutes and regulations.
  • Inspected hazardous material, cylinder, tankers, refrigeration cargo trailers, and cargo tankers and coach bus transporters.
  • Serve as the first line of defense against threats to homeland security from individuals using commercial motor vehicles for terrorist activities.
  • Enforced State and Federal Regulations regarding the proper inspection of used vehicles.

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Top 10 Best States for Transportation Inspectors

  1. North Dakota
  2. Kansas
  3. Maine
  4. Idaho
  5. Mississippi
  6. Alaska
  7. Iowa
  8. Texas
  9. Nebraska
  10. North Carolina
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  • (12 jobs)
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