As a Freight Inspector, you will need to master following:

• accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle
• adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
• conduct fact finding
• ensure compliance with shipment regulations
• handle freight inspection equipment
• hazardous freight regulations
• inspect freight
• inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations
• monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
• observe freight shipment loaders
• prepare freight shipment reports
• principles of cargo stowage
• supervise loading of cargo
• supervise unloading of cargo
• transportation methods

More generally, a freight inspector is also versed in:

• analyse work-related written reports
• freight transport methods
• keep task records
• provide advice on breaches of regulation
• use rigging tools

It also helps to know the following:

• address problems critically
• have computer literacy
• make independent operating decisions
• show confidence
• use different communication channels