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Also called automotive vehicle inspector, motor vehicle inspector, motor vehicle specialist and transit vehicle inspector.
$92,100
Median pay a year
24,500
People do this work
6
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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector
Summary
Transportation vehicle and equipment inspector monitoring vehicles and systems for safety and compliance, checking for damage and mechanical issues, and preparing reports on inspections and necessary repairs
Experience
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Inspected vehicles and equipment for damage, abuse, or mechanical problems
Checked vehicles to make sure they followed rules and regulations
Reviewed repairs on vehicles to confirm they were done correctly
Identified changes to engines and fuel systems to see how they affected inspections
Conducted remote inspections of vehicles using handheld controllers and inspection devices
Prepared reports on inspections and actions taken during investigations
Issued notices and suggested fixes when problems were found
Skills
Checking & Planning
Inspecting motor vehicles
Core Skills
Investigating complaints, Reviewing documents for compliance, Connecting cables or lines, Preparing accident reports, Recommending corrective procedures, Driver's license
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Inspected vehicles for damageChecked equipment for rules complianceReviewed repairs on vehiclesIdentified changes to vehicle systemsPrepared reports on inspectionsIssued notices for problems found
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Inspected vehicles for damage and compliance with safety standards, ensuring adherence to regulations.
Reviewed repair work on vehicles to confirm quality and proper execution of necessary fixes.
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Inspected vehicles for damage and safety compliance, leading to fewer safety issues reported after inspections
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Fewer safety issues reported after inspectionsCompliance rates increased after inspectionsProblems were caught before they worsened
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Reviewed repair work on vehicles to confirm quality and proper execution of necessary fixes.
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Most repairs reviewed each weekSeveral repairs checked dailyA few repairs reviewed per shift
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Inspecting motor vehicles
Investigating complaints
Reviewing documents for compliance
Connecting cables or lines
Preparing accident reports
Recommending corrective procedures
The work itself
What a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector does
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Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
What it pays
How much does a Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$58,780
Median
$92,100
75th percentile
$108,890
About 24,500 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$100,190
$123,120
$146,950
AL
$101,440
$108,140
$108,140
AR
$54,380
$85,130
$107,370
AZ
$38,700
$62,250
$92,680
CA
$55,660
$83,000
$114,850
CO
$52,340
$81,820
$127,270
CT
$77,290
$91,520
$121,600
DC
$79,210
$89,960
$132,620
FL
$67,800
$101,470
$134,600
GA
$61,620
$95,030
$117,620
HI
$65,980
$108,270
$138,670
IA
$89,340
$116,850
$150,630
ID
$43,600
$54,330
$128,670
IL
$39,920
$47,990
$93,950
IN
$53,990
$80,330
$107,330
KS
$47,220
$103,380
$106,780
KY
$53,670
$83,970
$112,400
LA
$46,920
$77,460
$105,370
MA
$41,420
$79,650
$105,870
MD
$71,990
$100,700
$124,590
ME
$49,630
$63,750
$119,350
MI
$33,500
$35,890
$88,710
MN
$35,050
$92,860
$140,880
MO
$54,110
$64,690
$108,830
MT
$53,690
$62,810
$97,880
NC
$65,310
$84,470
$110,630
ND
$79,440
$106,330
$122,930
NJ
$45,010
$49,250
$80,190
NM
$50,070
$63,690
$88,310
NV
$46,800
$50,060
$91,710
NY
$93,420
$93,420
$93,420
OH
$58,320
$77,010
$121,040
OK
$109,990
$111,070
$111,070
OR
$67,170
$78,110
$113,550
PA
$61,550
$81,550
$131,810
PR
$28,160
$29,760
$34,940
SC
$80,490
$80,490
$90,080
SD
$48,980
$70,080
$92,900
TN
$40,410
$78,430
$97,450
TX
$74,500
$101,440
$129,570
UT
$49,750
$64,480
$100,420
VA
$58,620
$68,610
$100,680
WA
$81,520
$104,250
$147,430
WI
$69,110
$75,260
$101,940
WV
$50,200
$58,670
$97,850
Other names
Other names for this job
automotive vehicle inspector, motor vehicle inspector, motor vehicle specialist, transit vehicle inspector, transportation vehicle equipment and systems inspectors except aviation, vehicle inspector, motor vehicles inspector, air brake tester, air brakes inspector, auto damage auction inspector, auto inspector, automobile tester.
More names for this work
automotive damage auction inspector, automotive damage field inspector, automotive damage inspector, automotive field inspector, automotive inspector, brakes inspector, bus and trolley inspecting dispatcher, bus inspector, car body inspector, car examiner, car inspector, carman, certified auto tech, certified automotive technician, detector car operator, emissions inspector, emissions testing and repair technician, emissions testing technician, engine inspector, equipment inspector, field auto inspector, inspection technician, inspector, journal box inspector, locomotive inspector, maintenance inspector, motor carrier safety specialist, new car inspector, operations inspector, public transportation inspector, quality assurance inspector, rail flaw detector operator, railroad car inspector, railroad inspector, railroad safety inspector, railroad shop inspector, railroad track inspector, safety engineer, safety inspector, safety officer, signal inspector, smog technician, station inspector, street car inspector, tank car inspector, tank inspector, track inspector, traffic inspector.
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This page is about the occupation Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.