Also called: Motor Carrier Safety Investigator, FMCSA Inspector
Inspects trucking companies and big rigs to keep dangerous trucks and tired drivers off the road.
Safety investigators audit trucking companies' records for driver hours and maintenance, and roadside inspectors pull trucks over at weigh stations to check brakes and tires. One bad truck can cause a deadly crash.
Federal General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. High school diploma plus trucking or law enforcement experience; federal certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Transportation Management, Criminal Justice.
Growing about average. Approximate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Electronic logs and AI audits replace some record checks; roadside truck inspections stay hands-on.
Classes: Auto or diesel tech CTE, Driver's education, Math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-6051.
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