Cargo and Freight Agents
Did You Know:
- Cargo and freight agents need no more than a high school diploma and learn their duties informally on the job.
- Much faster than average employment growth is expected.
- Job prospects are expected to be good.
Industry Areas
- Freight Transportation Arrangement
- Scheduled Air Transportation
- Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Overall Kind of Work
Cargo and freight agents help transportation companies manage incoming and outgoing shipments in airline, train or trucking terminals or on shipping docks. Agents expedite shipments by determining...
Work Environment
Military
Transportation specialists usually work in offices. They may work outdoors when escorting passengers or processing shipments. Flight attendants work on land and in airplanes.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
7,507 Cargo and Freight Agents in the military
Service Branches
Transportation Specialists work in the following services:
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Skills at a Glance
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Workplace at a Glance
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