Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Industry Snapshot
Essential Industry Transferable Skills
Jobs in transportation, distribution, and logistics are responsible for managing the movement of goods, information, and people. It includes air, rail, water, and truck transportation, warehousing and storage, and vehicle repair. on & transportati io distribut n
As the global economy continues to grow, American imports will also grow, and employment in transportation, distribution, and logistics will increase. Technology is also transforming the industry, as systems are being developed that allow for better tracking of product information to streamline the distribution process. Examples of jobs in this area include truck drivers, auto mechanics, cargo and freight agents, and airline employees. Greater Phoenix has a large transportation, distribution, and logistics sector. This is due to the region’s large population, location near western markets, and presence of major industry employers, such as Knight and Swift Transportation and Sky Harbor International Airport.
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MCCCD CAREER GUIDE
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. • Speaking — Conveying information effectively to others. • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others. • Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems. • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Source: O*Net
Average Annual Wage*
Fastest Growing Cargo & Freight Agents Commercial Pilots Postal Service Mail Carriers Stock Clerks & Order Fillers Transportation Inspectors Largest Number Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks Stock Clerks & Order Fillers Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services * Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009
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$43,630 $63,140 $48,970 $22,440 $65,520
$24,350 $25,480 $22,440 $39,780 $31,980
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