Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

Distribution Center - Equipment Operator (Cherry Picker/Stock Picker) - Abercrombie & Fitch - New Albany,OH
Our distribution network is built to deliver stock to our stores and fulfill direct-to-consumer orders with speed and efficiency. Merchandise is shipped to our distribution centers ("DCs”), where it is received and inspected before being...
Yard Coordinator - MVT Holdings - Groveport,OH
Join the MVT Family! Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring a Yard Operations Coordinator in Groveport, OH!!! The Yard Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the terminal yard and equipment in...
Driver - Go Logistix - Columbus,OH
TWIC / TSA DRIVERS NEEDED! HIRING DRIVERS ACROSS THE NATION! FLUENT ENGLISH-SPEAKING OWNER-OPERATORS ONLY. Revolutionize Your Logistics Career with Go Logistix Inc. Empower Your Drive - Become a Go Logistix Inc.

What Cargo and freight agents Do

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.

Cargo and freight agent Salaries

2020 employment: 95,600
May 2021 median annual wage: $46,910

Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 9,500
Growth rate: 10 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Cargo or freight agent

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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