Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

Courier/Swing Drvr/DOT-2 - FedEx - Columbus,OH
FedEx - Cargo Road - Responsibilities: Operates company vehicles and provide courteous and efficient delivery and pick up of packages; to check shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service; Provides coverage for all assigned routes...
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level - US Customs and Border Protection - Groveport,OH
February 2026 Update GL-5/7 grade levels Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector (Entry Level) A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER! If you're...
Online Order Filling Team Associate - Walmart - Columbus,OH
Walmart Stores - Up to $28.00/hour - 1221 Georgesville Road - Responsibilities: Acknowledge and greet customers with a smile; Answer customer questions; Help customers find the products they are looking for; Assist fellow associates as needed...

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.