What does a Vehicle Inspector do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
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%
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%
Issue notices and recommend corrective actions when infractions or problems are found.
79%
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%
Investigate incidents or violations, such as delays, accidents, and equipment failures.
71%
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%