Description
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
Interests
- Conventional
- Enterprising
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Dependability
- Independence
Tasks
- Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Track delivery progress of shipments.
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Word processing software
- Mobile location based services software
- Office suite software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Negotiation
Knowledge
- Transportation
- Geography
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified in Logistics,Transportation and DistributionCertifying Organization
American Society of Transportation and Logistics
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Customs SpecialistCertifying Organization
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
Type
Core
Certificate name
Air Cargo ProfessionalCertifying Organization
International Air Transport Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified International Trade Documentation SpecialistCertifying Organization
International Trade Certification
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Supply Chain ProfessionalCertifying Organization
American Society of Transportation and Logistics
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $38,882 |
| Median (50%) | $52,607 |
| High (90%) | $70,520 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $47,629 |
| Mid Level | $62,064 |
| Senior Level | $68,970 |
| Expert Level | $101,983 |
Employability
There are currently 106,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 117,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 10%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 10%
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