Transportation Inspectors

SOC Code: 53-6051

Transportation Inspectorss prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 81.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Speaking.

AI-Proof Score: 81.3Very High
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Median Salary

$85,750

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Job Growth

1.7%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Quality Control Analysis

Common Tasks

  • 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation