Getting A Job In The Transportation Industry

Author : Katherine Yaun
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1477785698
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting a Job in the Transportation Industry written by Katherine Yaun and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding work in the transportation industry puts employees at the center of the action: helping move people and goods, whether that means driving a municipal bus, moving consumer goods via trucks or trains, or helping coordinate the complicated, interconnected web of international civil aviation. In this book, the numerous types of jobs in this field—driver, pilot, logistics professional, transportation engineer, and many more—are highlighted, and strategies are detailed to secure education, training, and ultimately, a job in this most vital and crucial sector of the economy.

Author : United States. Employment and Training Administration
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career Opportunities in the Trucking Industry written by United States. Employment and Training Administration and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Career profile on road transport occupations and employment opportunities in trucking in the USA - reviews industrial aspects of American trucking, lists job descriptions for drivers, mechanics and related occupations, and includes a directory of the American trucking associations. Bibliography pp. 71 and 72, glossary (incl. Jargon), and illustrations.

Author : Joe Greek
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508180067
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Career in Transportation and Warehousing written by Joe Greek and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From seeing the country from behind the wheel of a truck to managing hundreds of workers at an e-commerce fulfillment center, career opportunities within transportation and warehousing are booming in the United States. This book introduces students to a variety of job and career paths in logistics with ample room for growth, including how to jumpstart their journeys as early as high school. It serves as a handy primer on entering a growing and dynamic industry, with useful, hands-on tips for the job search and an overview and prospectus of this line of work for years to come.

Author : John P. McGill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aim for a Job in the Trucking Industry written by John P. McGill and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Karen Maserjian Shan
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1098277082
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jobs in Transportation written by Karen Maserjian Shan and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether on the ground, in the air, or across the water, transportation workers make it possible for people and goods to travel efficiently. Bus drivers, airline pilots, locomotive engineers, and ship captains help people get from place to place. They deliver supplies to places in need. Other workers help guide vehicles and prevent accidents. Jobs in Transportation explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Laurie Pasiuk
Publisher : Vault Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1581313853
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vault Guide to the Top Transportation Industry Employers written by Laurie Pasiuk and published by Vault Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vault brings its famed journalistic, insider approach to transportation industry employers. The Guide provides business profiles, hiring and workplace culture information on top employers, including American Airlines, Airborne, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FedEx Corporation, Hertz, JetBlue Airways, United Parcel Service, and more.

Author : Richard Barrington
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1448894735
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Trucking written by Richard Barrington and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a thorough look into the trucking industry and the job prospects available. Readers learn about trucking’s past, present, and future, and get a realistic look into what’s involved in the job. The benefits include the freedom to be on the open road but there are also hardships, such as long, irregular hours and shifting fuel prices. However, readers quickly learn that there’s much more to the industry than the big-rigs populating the highways. The job of truck driver can include those who drive delivery vehicles, short-haul drivers, hazardous materials drivers, and even forklift operators. The industry is rapidly changing, with technology improving logistics, making trucking more efficient. E-commerce is increasing business with more items shipped over the Internet. Also included are comprehensive details about the industry, such as how to receive a commercial drivers license, training, and the rigorous work schedule of long-haul drivers. This book offers readers an enlightening look at this essential career.

Author : United States. Board of Investigation and Research
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hourly Remuneration Rates by Occupations in the Transportation Industry written by United States. Board of Investigation and Research and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Candace Blair Cronin
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 0309283515
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building a Sustainable Workforce in the Public Transportation Industry— A Systems Approach written by Candace Blair Cronin and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2013 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This is] "a guidebook that addresses contemporary issues in workforce development, retention, and attraction, and public transportation image management. [It] is separated into modules that may be used independently or together [...]. Information across the modules is in the form of example successful programs, state-of-the-art initiatives, industry effective practices, and directions to implement and measure those practices. The results of this research may be used by human resource professionals and transportation policy makers in implementing more effective human resource business-planning processes"--Foreword.

Author : Marcia Santore
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538152088
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ground Transportation Professionals written by Marcia Santore and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the exciting world of ground transportation! If you are interested in a career in commercial driving or at any level of the supply chain, you’ve come to the right book. What exactly do these people do on the job, every day? What kinds of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this the right career path for you? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Ground Transportation Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions: General transportation manager Truck driver Commercial driving instructor Moving company owner