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 Inspections
View open, re-opened, or submitted inspections for your company.
Steps to View Inspections
- Select “Inspections” from the main menu.
- Select “View Inspections”.
- Enter filter criteria under column headers or use the filter icon.
- Select the PDF icon in the “Report” column to download a PDF.
Edit an Open or Re-open Inspection
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 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.
Unsubmit a Submitted Inspection
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 an Inspection
Submit a completed inspection for final processing.
Steps to Submit an Inspection
- Open the inspection from “View Inspections”.
- Confirm all required fields are entered.
- Select “Submit Inspection”.
- Select “Ok” if prompted.