Cargo and Freight Agents
Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs
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Air Cargo Ramp Agent- IAD EXPRESS
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Sterling,VA
Worldwide Flight Services - - Responsibilities: Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs in and out of aircraft; Transport cargo between terminals and aircraft; Drive vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs in...
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Owner-Operator: Sprinter/Cargo Van - High Earnings
- VICTORIA LOGISTICS CARRIER LLC
- Washington,DC
A logistics company is seeking Sprinter/Cargo Van owner-operators in Washington, D.C. Candidates must own a vehicle (not older than 2016) and be a U.S. citizen or authorized worker. The role offers competitive rates, with average earnings...
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Part-Time Ramp Agent-DCA Airport
- Prime Flight Aviation
- Arlington,VA
Prime Flight Aviation - 2901 Thomas Avenue - Responsibilities: Load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail onto aircraft; Operate ground service equipment such as pushbacks, tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts; Read and analyze aircraft load...
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.