Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

Cargo Handling Equipment Operator - ConGlobal - Columbus,OH
Overview ConGlobal is hiring immediately for a key position within our global supply chain. No experience necessary, we offer paid training, great benefits, competitive pay and opportunities for future...
Remote Benefits Advisor - No Experience Required - Globe Life - American Income Division - Columbus,OH
Position: Remote Closer (Sales) Company: American Income Life (a proud member of Globe Life, a...
Truck Driver Company - 1yr EXP Required - OTR - Reefer - $85.8k - $118.04k per year - APL Cargo - APL CARGO - Columbus,OH
CDL-A OTR Truck Driver | Earn Up to $2,100/Week. Now hiring across 22 home-weekly regions · Seats fill fast — same-day recruiter callbacks APL CARGO...

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.