Career fit quiz

Is Transportation Inspector the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the transportation inspector career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the transportation inspector job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I know vehicles, aircraft or railroads well
Statement 2 of 8I like enforcing safety rules fairly
Statement 3 of 8I can handle disagreements calmly
Statement 4 of 8I don’t mind outdoor work and travel
Statement 5 of 8I’m detail-oriented with records
Statement 6 of 8I want to use my industry experience in a new way
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2–5 years of related experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $92,100 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Transportation inspectors check the safety of commercial vehicles, aircraft, railroads, vessels and freight, enforce federal and state regulations and investigate accidents and violations.

  • Inspect vehicles, aircraft, track or equipment for safety
  • Review logs, maintenance records and certifications
  • Enforce federal and state regulations
  • Place unsafe equipment or drivers out of service
  • Investigate accidents and complaints

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