Transportation, Warehousing & Logistics
Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics consistently ranks as a strong industry in Frederick County. This industry is focused on moving and storing goods and transporting people. It is estimated that for every person, 63 tons of freight are shipped in the US each year. The need for skilled workers in this industry makes this a solid career pathway that offers stability and growth potential.
Sub-sectors include: Air, Pipeline, Rail, Truck, Transit & Ground Passenger, Water, and Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation
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Featured Businesses
Here are some of the businesses in the Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics industry that call Frederick County home.
If you are a Frederick County business in the Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics industry and would like to be featured here, please contact us at fcws@frederickworks.com.
Industry Inside Look
a day in the life:
ALDI WAREHOUSE
KROGER/OCADO e-commerce center
In-Demand Skills
Top 10 Advertised Skills
Communications
Customer Service
Dependability
Flatbed Trucks & Vans
Loading & Unloading
Logistics
Operations/Management
Sales
Use & Operation of Forklifts
Valid Driver’s License
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Industry Training Programs
These career development programs provide training to prepare you for a variety of jobs in the Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics industry.
Sample Industry Programs
Sample Industry Programs
SKILL UP Frederick features over 5,000 courses, including Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management, Transportation and more.
For the most current information regarding the status of individual training programs, please contact the training provider directly.
Sample Career Pathway & Occupations
High School Diploma
Stock & Warehouse Clerk: $13.53/hr
Freight & Material Mover: $14.78/hr
Shipping/Receiving Clerk: $17.63/hr
Post-secondary Certificate or License
Light Truck or Delivery Driver: $20.20/hr
Cargo & Freight Agent: $20.00/hr
Heavy Truck & Tractor Trailer Driver: $23.36/h
Associate’s Degree & Above
Production Manager: $51.37/hr
Logistics Analyst: $45.39/hr
Supply Chain Manager: $48.14/hr
Additional Resources
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Further explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for occupations in Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics:
Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics Career Exploration
Transportation, Warehousing, & Logistics Career Assessment: https://www.ondemandassessment.com
Assessments & Virtual Job Shadow
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Sources
EMSI: https://www.economicmodeling.com/
O*Net: https://www.onetonline.org/
MWE: https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
Frederick County Office of Economic Development: http://www.discoverfrederickmd.com/
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/