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Transportation Operations

In the Transportation Operations cluster, you would drive trucks or pilot trains, planes, or ships that carry goods and people around the country or world. Or you would provide the support to make sure that cargo and passengers are safe and secure and arrive on time.
Now, select one of the following occupations. 
  • Airline Captains
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Airplane Pilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Barge Captains
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Bus Drivers
    Bus drivers operate motor vehicles that move people from one place to another.
  • Bus Drivers, School
    School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
  • Cab Drivers
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Chauffeurs
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Commercial Pilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Conductors
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Copilots
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Deck Engineers
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Deckhands
    Deckhands help operate and maintain ships and their equipment.
  • Delivery Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Diesel Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Diesel Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Dinkey Operators
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Dinkey Operators
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Dispatchers
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Emergency Service Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Engineers, Ship
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Engineers, Train
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Flight Attendants
    Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.
  • Flight Engineers
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Flight Navigators
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Heavy Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Holsters
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Hostlers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Light Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Local Truck Drives
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Locomotive Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Long Haul Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Lot Attendants
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • Marine Pilots
    Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
  • Mates
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Parking Lot Attendants
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • Pilots, Airplane
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Pilots, Ship
    Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
  • Radio Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Rail Yard Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Rail Yard Engineers
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Railroad Conductors
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Railroad Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Roadmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • School Bus Drivers
    School bus drivers transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
  • Semi Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Ship Captains and Mates
    Ship captains and mates direct and navigate all kinds of ships.
  • Ship Engineers
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Ship Pilots
    Ship pilots navigate ships through channels, harbors, or other difficult waterways.
  • Short Haul Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Stewards and Stewardesses
    Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.
  • Streetcar Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Subway and Streetcar Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Taxi Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
    Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.
  • Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Train Conductors and Yardmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Train Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Train Yard Workers
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Tram Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Trolley Operators
    Subway operators drive commuter trains that run below city streets. Streetcar operators drive electric-powered trains that move on tracks set into streets.
  • Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Valet Parkers
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • Yard Pilots
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.
  • Yardmasters
    Conductors coordinate and supervise rail travel of passengers and freight. Yardmasters move trains in yards and see that they come and go safely with the right cars attached.

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Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

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UPS

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.

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