Tank Car Inspection and Compliance
Keep your tank car fleet certified, documented, and back in service before the next deadline hits.
Certified and Back in Service Before the Deadline
Tank car requalification deadlines don’t wait. Miss one and the railcar stays out of service until the work is done. Qualified inspectors across our entire North American repair network handle the full scope of AAR-mandated compliance work, keeping fleets certified and documentation current.
Every inspection covers the full requalification scope:
- Visual examination of the tank shell
- Thickness testing
- Lining condition assessment
- Valve performance testing
- All required certifications and documentation
Tank Car Inspection
What Sets the Inspection Process Apart
Full Requalification Scope
Each AAR-required inspection item covered in a single visit, with no secondary vendor needed for valve testing or lining assessment.
Documentation Delivered on Every Tank Car
Every tank car inspection record and certification are provided with every completed job, so fleet managers have what auditors and lessors ask for.
Status Updates From Intake to Release
End-to-end photo documentation and status updates keep fleet managers informed at every stage, without the back-and-forth.
Tank Car Sits Costs You.
Get your tank car back in service on time, fully certified, and without the back-and-forth of coordinating multiple vendors.
The Closer the Shop, the Faster the Turnaround. Find Yours.
Tank car compliance inspections can’t always wait for a railcar to travel to a distant shop. With 13 fixed shop facilities and over 100 on-site, mini and mobile repair unit locations across the U.S. and Canada, every Class 1 railroad corridor is covered, keeping move distances short and turnaround fast.
Tank Car Compliance Inspection FAQs
How often does a tank car need a compliance inspection?
Most tank cars require AAR requalification every 10 years, though some railcar types and commodity services call for more frequent inspections. Contact a specialist if you’re unsure of the requalification interval for your fleet.
What does a tank car compliance inspection include?
A full requalification inspection covers visual examination of the tank shell, thickness testing, lining condition assessment, valve testing and rebuilding where needed, and all required certification documentation.
Do you handle compliance inspections for leased tank cars?
Yes. Whether tank cars are owned or leased, the same scope of inspection services applies, and documentation is provided to meet lessor requirements.
Have a Tank Car Due for Inspection? Let’s Get It Scheduled.
Tell us the tank car type, the requalification deadline, and where it is. A qualified inspector at the nearest location can take it from there.
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