Transportation & Logistics
Look around you.
Careers in transportation are found in a variety of places. Everything we use is transported by roadway, railway, airway, or waterway. Within transportation, there are a variety of careers. The level of education required varies from high school graduate to a bachelor’s degree. After successfully completing high school, some students enter directly into the workforce. Some positions, such as a mechanic, may only require on-the-job or technical training. Other careers, such as maintenance director, recruiter, safety specialist, and marketing representative, require an associate’s degree. A bachelor’s degree may be required for a position as a safety or account manager.
Careers in
Transportation
Time management skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Customer service
Strong work ethic
$110,000
Truck Driver
$85,000
Diesel Mechanic
$160,000
Truck and trailer sales
Career Spotlight
Transportation
Disel Mechanic
Because of their efficiency and durability, diesel engines have become the standard in powering our nation’s trucks and buses. Other heavy vehicles and mobile equipment, including bulldozers and cranes, also are powered by diesel engines, as are many commercial boats, passenger vehicles, pickups, and other work trucks. Diesel service technicians who service and repair these engines are commonly known as diesel mechanics.
Courses to take in High School
By taking relevant high school courses, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful future in the transportation + logistics industry. Start your journey toward a career in transportation + logistics today!
Tuscaloosa County students may take courses at TCTA if their home school does not offer their desired course.
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (TCTA)
- Maintenance and Light Repair A (570071)
- Maintenance and Light Repair B (570072)
- Maintenance and Light Repair C (570073)Maintenance and Light Repair D (570074)
Videos
WTI Transport Testimonial
Exhibitors
Exhibitors are companies that attend WOW. You can talk to them directly about various career opportunities.
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Meet the Transportation & Logistics World Leader
World Leaders are essential in bridging the gap between students and industry professionals, sparking enthusiasm for careers in West Alabama's workforce.
Erin Parker
World Leader
Southland International Trucks, Inc.