North Far North Careers

Advanced Transportation and Logistics

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many logistical problems in supply chains throughout the United States and worldwide. It will be up to the next generation of workers—from truck drivers to mechanics to logistics coordinators—to solve these problems and ensure that goods are delivered efficiently, safely, and on time.

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Region
110,039
2020 Jobs
+12%
2020–2025 Projected Change
27.42/hr.
2020 Avg. Median Wage

Top jobs that Require Community College Credentials

How much will I make per hour?

What can I train for? Job openings per year Entry-level Median Experienced
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 2380 $18.04 $23.45 $30.39
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 796 $15.95 $26.01 $29.83 View programs
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 522 $22.77 $28.21 $36.58 View programs
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 465 $28.89 $37.19 $47.57 View programs
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 300 $18.96 $23.52 $30.02
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 188 $22.46 $28.66 $34.76 View programs
Logisticians 139 $29.71 $38.59 $48.76 View programs
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 136 $27.73 $30.14 $36.90 View programs
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 131 $36.57 $47.09 $60.64 View programs
Automotive Body and Related Repairers 110 $20.39 $27.59 $31.49 View programs
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 95 $30.74 $38.67 $45.21 View programs
Commercial Pilots 62 $36.80 $49.30 $102.46 View programs
Crane and Tower Operators 49 $31.50 $37.44 $47.15 View programs
Cargo and Freight Agents 49 $16.80 $20.72 $27 View programs
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 43 $17.47 $19.02 $23.47 View programs

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job openings per year:

2380

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $18.04/hr.
  • Median: $23.45/hr.
  • Experienced: $30.39/hr.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Job openings per year:

796

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $15.95/hr.
  • Median: $26.01/hr.
  • Experienced: $29.83/hr.

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First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Job openings per year:

522

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $22.77/hr.
  • Median: $28.21/hr.
  • Experienced: $36.58/hr.

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Job openings per year:

465

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $28.89/hr.
  • Median: $37.19/hr.
  • Experienced: $47.57/hr.

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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Job openings per year:

300

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $18.96/hr.
  • Median: $23.52/hr.
  • Experienced: $30.02/hr.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Job openings per year:

188

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $22.46/hr.
  • Median: $28.66/hr.
  • Experienced: $34.76/hr.

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Logisticians

Job openings per year:

139

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $29.71/hr.
  • Median: $38.59/hr.
  • Experienced: $48.76/hr.

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Job openings per year:

136

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $27.73/hr.
  • Median: $30.14/hr.
  • Experienced: $36.90/hr.

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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Job openings per year:

131

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $36.57/hr.
  • Median: $47.09/hr.
  • Experienced: $60.64/hr.

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Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Job openings per year:

110

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $20.39/hr.
  • Median: $27.59/hr.
  • Experienced: $31.49/hr.

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Job openings per year:

95

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $30.74/hr.
  • Median: $38.67/hr.
  • Experienced: $45.21/hr.

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Commercial Pilots

Job openings per year:

62

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $36.80/hr.
  • Median: $49.30/hr.
  • Experienced: $102.46/hr.

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Crane and Tower Operators

Job openings per year:

49

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $31.50/hr.
  • Median: $37.44/hr.
  • Experienced: $47.15/hr.

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Cargo and Freight Agents

Job openings per year:

49

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $16.80/hr.
  • Median: $20.72/hr.
  • Experienced: $27/hr.

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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Job openings per year:

43

How much will I make?

  • Entry-level: $17.47/hr.
  • Median: $19.02/hr.
  • Experienced: $23.47/hr.

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Top Employers & Skills

Employers

  • Carvana
  • Sysco
  • Reddaway Trucking
  • Dependable Highway Express
  • Marten Transport
  • Ace Hardware
  • Penske Automotive Group
  • Caliber Collision
  • The Home Depot
  • Ryder
  • Quality Driver Solutions (CPC Logistics)
  • Kenan Advantage Group
  • Three Way Logistics
  • Velocity Rail Solutions
  • Clean Harbors
  • Amazon
  • CarMax
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Oak Harbor Freight Lines
  • XPO Logistics

Specialized skills

  • Forklift Truck
  • Warehousing
  • Automotive Services
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Commercial Driving
  • Hand Tools
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Customer Support
  • Pallet Jacks

Technology & software skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP Applications
  • Inventory Management System
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Google Workspace
  • Operating Systems

Employability skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communications
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Management
  • Operations
  • Good Driving Record
  • Lifting Ability
  • Detail Oriented
  • Loading And Unloading
  • Leadership

Source: Lightcast 2022.3; QCEW, non-QCEW, Self-Employed. Compiled by the North/Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research.

The North region encompasses seven counties (El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba).

The Far North region encompasses 15 counties (Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity).

Specialized skills are specific to the occupation, or group of occupations, and represent job-specific competencies.

Technical skills refer to the specific software and technology regularly encountered on the job.

Employability skills (sometimes referred to as “common skills”) are foundational skills that cross occupations and industries. Many common skills, like, communication and team work, are also considered soft skills.