Transportation Degree and Programs

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Transportation covers a variety of career fields, from truck driving to logistics management. Trucking is split into three categories--local trucking, long-distance trucking, and specialized freight trucking. Third-party logistics providers oversee the entire transportation process, from the producers to the consumers, including managing the inventory, labeling, marking prices, and possibly even light assembly.

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Transportation Training

No specific degrees exist for transportation, although many employees, especially those seeking management roles, have college degrees. Unions, vocational schools, and trade associations offer formal career training, which many employers look for when hiring.

Quick Facts: Transportation

Expected employment growth over the next decade in truck transportation: 15%
Potential earnings: Those in general freight trucking tend to earn more than those in specialized freight trucking.
Major union: International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Percentage of trucking/warehouse workers in the union: 12%

Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Truck Transportation and Warehousing