According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction. | 89% |
| Identify modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions. | 85% |
| Perform low-pressure fuel evaluative tests (LPFET) to test for harmful emissions from vehicles without onboard diagnostics (OBD) equipment. | 85% |
| Conduct remote inspections of motor vehicles, using handheld controllers and remotely directed vehicle inspection devices. | 84% |
| Prepare reports on investigations or inspections and actions taken. | 82% |
| Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations. | 81% |
| Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed properly. | 81% |
| Monitor or review output from systems, such as Thermal Imaging Units (TIU) or roadside imaging tools, to identify high-risk commercial motor vehicles for follow-up inspections. | 80% |
| Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found. | 79% |
| Compare emissions findings with applicable emissions standards. | 77% |
| Evaluate new methods of packaging, testing, shipping, or transporting hazardous materials to ensure adequate public safety protection. | 74% |
| Investigate and make recommendations on carrier requests for waiver of federal standards. | 73% |
| Conduct visual inspections of emission control equipment and smoke emitted from gasoline or diesel vehicles. | 73% |
| Conduct vehicle or transportation equipment tests, using diagnostic equipment. | 72% |
| Identify emissions testing procedures and standards appropriate for the age and technology of vehicles. | 72% |
| Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures. | 71% |
| Negotiate with authorities, such as local government officials, to eliminate hazards along transportation routes. | 70% |
| Review commercial vehicle logs, shipping papers, or driver and equipment records to detect any problems or to ensure compliance with regulations. | 70% |
| Attach onboard diagnostics (OBD) scanner cables to vehicles to conduct emissions inspections. | 68% |
| Investigate complaints regarding safety violations. | 68% |
| Examine carrier operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, or carrier training and testing programs for compliance with regulations or safety standards. | 67% |
