Create a New Inspection

Create a new inspection record in TCID. Must be a Tank Car Inspection Facility User or Tank Car Inspection Owner Delegate.

Steps to Create a New Inspection

Select “Inspections” from the main menu.
Select “New Inspections”.
Enter all required fields marked with a red asterisk.
Select “Next”.
Complete additional fields for drawings, weld inspections, or shell/sill damage.
- Use “Add Drawing”, “Add Weld Inspection”, or “Add Shell / Sill Damage” as needed.
Select “Save Inspection” to save, or “Submit Inspection” to submit.

Add Drawings, Weld Inspections, or Shell/Sill Damage to an Inspection

Attach supplemental inspection details to an open inspection.

Steps to Add Drawings, Weld Inspections, or Shell/Sill Damage

Open the inspection and select “Next” until additional fields appear.
Select “Add Drawing”, “Add Weld Inspection”, or “Add Shell / Sill Damage”.
Enter the required information.
Use “Edit” or “Delete” to adjust or remove entries if needed.
Select “Save Inspection” or “Submit Inspection”.

View open, re-opened, or submitted inspections for your company.

Steps to View Inspections

Modify inspection data before submission.

Steps to Edit an Open or Re-open Inspection

Select “Inspections”.
Select “View Inspections”.
In the “Actions” column, select “Edit/Delete” for an Open or Re-open inspection.
Update all required fields.
Select “Save Inspection” or “Submit Inspection”.

Delete an open, re-open, or submitted inspection.

Steps to Delete an Inspection

Select “Inspections”.
Select “View Inspections”.
Select “Edit/Delete” or “View/Unsubmit” depending on the inspection status.
Select “Delete”.
Select “Ok” to confirm.

Return a submitted inspection to re-open status for editing.

Steps to Unsubmit an Inspection

Select “Inspections”.
Select “View Inspections”.
Select “View/Unsubmit” in the “Actions” column of a submitted inspection.
Select “Unsubmit”.
Select “Ok” to confirm.

Submit a completed inspection for final processing.

Steps to Submit an Inspection