Careers in Transportation Business
Whether it’s through local delivery, intermodal transportation or just-in-time shipping, almost every product sold in the United States has been transported on a truck or stored in a warehouse. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total number of career opportunities in the truck transportation and warehousing industry is expected to grow 11% in the coming years.* Job titles in transportation management vary, but may include the following:
- Distribution manager
- Materials and inventory manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Logistics manager
- Purchasing manager
- Shipping/receiving supervisor
- Sales director
- Supply chain coordinator
- Regional transportation manager
Transportation business career preparation
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business offers a two-year transportation business degree, a program that provides the professional driver with industry-specific business skills. Qualified students get college credit for CDL training.
Call 1-877-655-7676 or contact college admissions for more information.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition 