Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

  • Warehouse Equipment Operator - Mon-Thurs, 4-Day Week - 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 shipped...

  • HOT SHOT DRIVERS WANTED $4K/WEEK - R and J Hotshots - Columbus,OH

    We are looking for drivers specifically for a dually with a 40 foot hotshot trailer. Drivers will have two and a half weeks on the road and four days off. There will be instances where drivers may have to tarp, change and/or bind. They will...

  • Special Agent - $40,000 Recruitment Incentive - The United States Secret Service - Columbus,OH

    Your initial post of duty will be determined at the time of the final job offer and will be based on the operational needs of the U.S. Secret Service. Recruitment incentive up to $40,000 At their core,...

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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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