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PART II: Descriptions of the Best-Paying Jobs > Freight and Cargo Inspectors
Freight and Cargo Inspectors
Annual Earnings: $55,250
Beginning Wage: $27,560
Earnings Growth Potential: Very high (50.1%)
Growth: 16.4%
Annual Job Openings: 2,122
Self-Employed: 5.9%
Part-Time: 3.7%
Job Security: More secure than most
Education/Training Required: Work experience in a related occupation
The Department of Labor reports this information for the occupation Transportation Inspectors. The job openings listed here are shared with other specializations within that occupation, including Aviation Inspectors; and Transportation Vehicle, Equipment, and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation.
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Metropolitan Areas Where Income Is Highest
Inspect the handling, storage, and stowing of freight and cargoes. Prepare and submit reports after completion of freight shipments. Inspect shipments to ensure that freight is securely braced and blocked. Record details about freight conditions, handling of freight, and any problems encountered. Advise crews in techniques of stowing dangerous and heavy cargo. Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures. Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections. Inspect loaded cargo, cargo lashed to decks or in storage facilities, and cargo handling devices to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and need for maintenance. Measure ships’ holds and depths of fuel and water in tanks, using sounding lines and tape measures. Notify workers o....
