Motor Carrier Inspector

Indiana State Police; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana State Police seeks multiple Motor Carrier Inspectors to enforce state and federal motor carrier laws. Trainees earn $52,000 to start, increasing to $54,000 after one year, with a potential to reach $70,000 after ten years through step increases.

Inspectors perform inspections, weigh trucks, complete reports, testify in court, and assist prosecutors and motorists with motor carrier regulations. Candidates must meet basic eligibility and pass all required tests.

Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen and meet basic eligibility requirements.
• Pass the Motor Carrier Inspector background investigation and a job-related physical examination.
• Must be able to pass a medical exam, a psychological exam, and a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of motor carrier vehicles for safety, paperwork, permits, and equipment.
• Weigh trucks on permanent and portable scales and prepare related reports.
• Submit daily and monthly enforcement reports and maintain equipment per SOPs.
• Testify in court and assist prosecutors with motor carrier violations.
• Provide information and guidance to trucking companies and motorists on motor carrier laws.
• Support and supervise Motor Carrier Inspector Trainees as needed.

Skills

Physical ability

Oral interview

Polygraph exam

Background investigation

Education

High school diploma or H.S.E./G.E.D.

Job description

Trainees are paid during the MCI school and are provided with all necessary equipment. The starting salary is $52,000 and will increase to $54,000 at the end of the first year of employment. Over the next ten years with step increases in pay, a Motor Carrier Inspector will reach an annual salary of $70,000.

To serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to enforce state and federal laws, rules, and regulations about motor carrier vehicles, including inspections and operating scales.

We are currently accepting applications for the following scale facilities, to include:

• Fort Wayne
• Lowell
• Seymour
• West Harrison

• Conduct inspections of applicable vehicles for safety registration, proper operator papers, permits, documentation, and proper safety equipment.
• Weigh trucks on permanent and/or portable scales.
• Complete required reports on each enforcement action taken.
• Set up portable scales to weigh trucks.
• Testify in court.
• Perform duties in conjunction with troopers to detect motor carrier violations and/or to weigh trucks, at random, on portable scales.
• Ensure violator vehicles are properly secured, if necessary
• Inform county prosecutors on motor carrier violations and technicalities for preparation of trials.
• Assist and inform trucking companies and motorists regarding motor carrier laws.
• Assist troopers and other police agencies with truck enforcement problems.
• Keep assigned equipment in condition pursuant to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform school bus inspections.
• Submit daily and monthly reports.
• Train, assist and supervise Motor Carrier Inspector Trainees in performing the required tasks.
• Participate in the Safety Audit Program as required.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a United States citizen.
• Be at least 21 years old at the time of the appointment as a Motor Carrier Inspector (March 16, 2026).
• Possess a high school diploma or H.S.E./G.E.D.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be required to pass a physical ability test (job function), oral interview, polygraph exam, and a background investigation.
• Be required to complete a medical exam, a psychological exam, and a drug test.
• Geographical proximity to the scale facility may be a factor in the selection process.

To participate in the selection process, applicants for the position of Motor Carrier Inspector must meet the following basic requirements:

• Be required to pass the Motor Carrier Inspector background investigation and pass an approved job related physical examination after employment is offered.