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.
Significant Points
- Many jobs are entry level and do not require more than a high school diploma.
- Although cargo traffic is expected to grow faster than in the past, employment of cargo and freight agents will not keep pace because of technological advances.
National Outlook
| 2004 Total Employment | 70,000 |
| 2014 Expected Employment | 66,000 |
| Change (Percent) | -3,000 ( -5.6) |
| Total Openings | 15,000 |