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Grade and inspect incoming metals materials * Direct customers throughout the facility * Assist customers as needed * Sort and move materials as needed * Comply with all safety guidelines * All other ...

Grade and inspect incoming materials * Direct customers throughout the facility * Assist customers as needed * Sort and move materials as needed * Comply with all safety guidelines * All other duties ...

Grade and inspect incoming metals materials * Direct customers throughout the facility * Assist customers as needed * Sort and move materials as needed * Comply with all safety guidelines * All other ...

Grade and inspect incoming materials * Direct customers throughout the facility * Assist customers as needed * Sort and move materials as needed * Comply with all safety guidelines * All other duties ...

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How much do motor carrier inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for motor carrier inspector in the United States is $42,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Motor Carrier Inspectors?

Motor Carrier Inspectors are law enforcement professionals responsible for ensuring commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, comply with state and federal safety regulations. They inspect vehicles for mechanical safety, proper documentation, and adherence to weight limits, and they check drivers for valid credentials and compliance with hours-of-service rules. Their work helps maintain safe roadways by preventing unsafe vehicles and drivers from operating, and they may conduct inspections at weigh stations, roadside stops, or company terminals. Motor Carrier Inspectors also play an important role in educating drivers and carriers about safety standards and legal requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Motor Carrier Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Motor Carrier Inspector, you need knowledge of transportation regulations, vehicle inspection procedures, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional law enforcement or safety certifications preferred. Familiarity with inspection tools, handheld data entry devices, and regulatory databases is important for accurate assessments and reporting. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help inspectors interact effectively with drivers and enforce regulations. These skills ensure roadway safety, regulatory compliance, and the prevention of accidents involving commercial motor vehicles.

What Is a Motor Carrier Inspector?

A motor carrier inspector is a government transportation official who is responsible for the enforcement of a variety of regulations related to commercial motor vehicle travel. As a motor carrier inspector, your duties include inspecting transport and freight vehicles, ensuring that the driver of the car is following the law, and checking that the weight and size of the vehicle meet state or federal guidelines. Your responsibilities also include responding to stranded motor vehicle passengers, assisting with natural disaster response and relief, and participating in accident investigation operations.

What are some common challenges Motor Carrier Inspectors face during roadside inspections?

Motor Carrier Inspectors often encounter challenges such as dealing with uncooperative drivers, working in varying weather conditions, and keeping up with changes in regulations. Inspections can involve long hours on the road and require attention to detail to ensure vehicles meet safety standards. Effective communication skills are essential, as inspectors must clearly explain violations and procedures to drivers and company representatives. Overcoming these challenges helps ensure roadway safety and regulatory compliance.
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Infographic showing various Motor Carrier Inspector job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,867 per year, or $20.6 per hour.
Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer II

Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer II

State of Oklahoma

Erick, OK • On-site

$63K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer II

Agency: 185 CORPORATION COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization: Corporation Commission

Location: Beckham County Point of Entry, 16866 I-40 East, Erick, OK 73645

Job Type: Regular, Full time

Compensation: Annual Salary: $63,000

**Only candidates with a Law Enforcement CLEET number AND a complete Workday profile and résumé will be considered. Please note that entries in the Workday 'Work Experience' section do not substitute for an uploaded résumé. Applications without a résumé will be disqualified without review. **

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in the enforcement of state laws, rules, and regulations concerning motor carrier operation, motor vehicle license and registration, motor fuel taxes and fees, and the transportation or disposal of deleterious substances or hazardous materials. This includes monitoring and inspecting of motor vehicles for required safety standards, permits, registration, or decals, issuing warnings or citations, impounding vehicles, and arresting or determining other appropriate actions against violators. They inspect truck stops, wash pits, oil well sites, and other areas to identify unauthorized disposal or dumping of deleterious substances and will respond to complaints about such actions. Duties are accomplished through the operation of a motor vehicle weigh station or patrolling state roads and highways.

Typical Functions
  • Patrols roads and highways or operates a weigh station to identify motor carriers operating in violation of state regulatory laws, stops apparent violators, inspects vehicles and documents to determine compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and evaluates truck contents to identify substances being transported in violation of the law or established safety standards.
  • Enforces state size and weight laws and overweight and oversize permits.
  • Issues citations or warnings, determining applicable fees and penalties in accordance with state law, serves warrants, writs and notices issued by the Corporation Commission; may detain violators; accept bonds guaranteeing court appearance; testifies at trials and hearings.
  • Impounds improperly registered vehicles until the vehicle is properly registered and applicable fees are paid.
  • Performs vehicle and driver safety inspections in accordance with national standards.
  • Provides assistance and information to law enforcement entities and motor vehicle license agents with regard to state motor vehicle and motor fuel laws.
  • Serves as liaison with the public concerning motor carrier problems and issues, explains the requirements and application of existing statutes and rules.
  • Investigates complaints regarding service, damage settlements, illegal dumping and storage or transportation of deleterious substances.
  • Provides initial response to accident scenes involving deleterious and hazardous materials, notifies appropriate agencies and local authorities; provides technical guidance or supervision to others at the scene.
  • Performs detailed inspections at illegal dumping sites; prepares reports of inspections; assists legal department in preparing for trials or administrative hearings.
  • Conducts investigations involving pollution related incidents.
Level Descriptor

This is the career level of the job family, where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full-performance level and perform a wide range of tasks involving the monitoring and inspecting of motor carriers and investigating complaints regarding transportation or disposal of deleterious or hazardous materials, and presentations to the industry and the public. Positions do not have direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as lead worker at scale houses, roadblocks or accident sites.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level are mandated by statute 47 O.S. Section 172-1 A. which states: Applicants "shall be high school graduates and shall have had at least three (3) years practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement" plus will have one (1) years of Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certified law enforcement experience in motor carrier enforcement for a regulatory agency and "shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years."

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of law enforcement principles and practices; of state and federal laws concerning the transportation industry; of the rules of the Corporation Commission regarding motor carriers and the transportation and disposal of deleterious materials; of various types of chemical, explosives and other hazardous materials; of the containment, storage, disposal and transportation requirements for such materials; of investigation techniques; of the rules of evidence; and of public relations in law enforcement programs. Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to make oral and written reports; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to react quickly and effectively in emergency situations; to exercise tact in securing compliance with laws and regulations; to perform inspections and investigations; and to coordinate and direct the activities of others.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be:

  • Willing and able to be on call twenty-four (24) hours per day.
  • Willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time.
  • Willing to relocate to the place of assignment.
  • Willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work.

Applicants conducting CLEET certified training must have received Instructor Development Certification and Peace Officer Certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).

Some positions in the job family will have requirements that the selected candidate live within 50 miles of the assigned facility.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Core work hours for the Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers are 4 days, with 10-hour shift rotations per week. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

This position is not remote work eligible, as it requires hands-on and in-person work to complete the essential job functions.

Benefits
  • 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.

  • 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.

  • 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.

  • 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.

  • Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.

  • A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.

  • A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

  • Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment
  • Contingent on a favorable background check

  • FLSA Non-Exempt status

  • Must maintain a valid driver's license

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.