Which Transportation & Logistics Career Is Right for Me?

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Rate how much you’d enjoy each activity, then answer four preference questions. We’ll rank the 54 transportation and logistics careers we profile by how well they fit you.

Question 1 of 22Fixing or building things with tools

Question 2 of 22Figuring out why something isn’t working

Question 3 of 22Designing, writing or creating things

Question 4 of 22Helping people who are sick, stressed or struggling

Question 5 of 22Taking charge of a group or a crisis

Question 6 of 22Keeping records, schedules or files organized

Question 7 of 22Working outdoors or on a job site

Question 8 of 22Analyzing data or evidence to answer a question

Question 9 of 22Coming up with new ideas or better ways to do things

Question 10 of 22Teaching or explaining things to others

Question 11 of 22Persuading or negotiating with people

Question 12 of 22Following clear procedures and checklists

Question 13 of 22Operating machines, vehicles or heavy equipment

Question 14 of 22Learning how systems work: the body, a network, an engine

Question 15 of 22Working on projects without a fixed routine

Question 16 of 22Working closely as part of a team

Question 17 of 22Setting goals and competing to hit them

Question 18 of 22Working with numbers and details accurately

Question 19 of 22How much more education or training are you willing to do?

A few weeks to a few monthsUp to a year or twoTwo to four yearsWhatever it takes for the right career

Question 20 of 22Where would you rather spend most of your workday?

Indoors: clinic, office, shop or plantOutdoors or on job sitesA mix of bothAt a computer, possibly remote

Question 21 of 22What pace suits you best?

Fast-paced. I like constant actionSteady and predictableNo strong preference

Question 22 of 22What matters most in your next job?

Higher payHelping peoplePlenty of job openings and securityStarting work quickly

Careers included, with fit quizzes and practice tests

Air Traffic Controller: Keep aircraft safely separated in the sky and on the ground. (fit quiz · practice test)
Aircraft Cargo Supervisor: Lead ramp crews that load cargo and baggage onto aircraft safely and on time. (fit quiz · practice test)
Aircraft Service Attendant: Fuel, clean and service aircraft between flights. (fit quiz · practice test)
Airfield Operations Specialist: Keep airport runways, taxiways and ramps safe and running. (fit quiz · practice test)
Airline Pilot: Fly passenger and cargo jets for airlines. (fit quiz · practice test)
Ambulance Driver: Drive ambulances and medical vans to move patients safely. (fit quiz · practice test)
Bridge Tender: Open drawbridges and run canal locks so boats can pass. (fit quiz · practice test)
Cargo Agent: Arrange and track freight shipments by air, truck, rail and ship. (fit quiz · practice test)
Commercial Pilot: Fly airplanes and helicopters for charter, cargo, tours, agriculture and more. (fit quiz · practice test)
Conveyor Operator: Run conveyor systems that move goods and materials. (fit quiz · practice test)
Courier: Pick up and deliver documents, packages and medical samples fast. (fit quiz · practice test)
Crane Operator: Lift steel, equipment and materials with cranes on job sites, ports and plants. (fit quiz · practice test)
Deckhand: Work aboard tugboats, barges, ferries and ships handling lines, cargo and maintenance. (fit quiz · practice test)
Delivery Driver: Deliver packages and goods to homes and businesses on a daily route. (fit quiz · practice test)
Dredge Operator: Run dredges that deepen harbors, rivers and channels. (fit quiz · practice test)
Flight Attendant: Keep airline passengers safe and comfortable from boarding to arrival. (fit quiz · practice test)
Forklift Operator: Move, stack and load materials safely with forklifts and other powered trucks. (fit quiz · practice test)
Freight Dispatcher: Plan loads, route drivers and keep freight moving on schedule. (fit quiz · practice test)
Gas Station Attendant: Pump fuel, check fluids and do quick vehicle and boat services. (fit quiz · practice test)
Hand Packer: Pack products by hand for shipping and sale. (fit quiz · practice test)
Hoist Operator: Run hoists and winches that lift people and materials. (fit quiz · practice test)
Locomotive Engineer: Operate freight and passenger trains safely across the rail network. (fit quiz · practice test)
Logistics Coordinator: Plan and track how products move from suppliers to customers, on time and on budget. (fit quiz · practice test)
Logistics Manager: Run the warehouses and transportation that move goods to customers. (fit quiz · practice test)
Mail Sorter: Sort and process mail on high-speed machines at postal plants. (fit quiz · practice test)
Motorboat Operator: Run small boats for tours, fishing charters, water taxis and crew transport. (fit quiz · practice test)
Parking Attendant: Park cars, collect fees and help drivers at lots, garages and hotels. (fit quiz · practice test)
Passenger Attendant: Help passengers on trains, buses, ships and in airports. (fit quiz · practice test)
Postal Clerk: Serve customers at the post office counter and sort mail. (fit quiz · practice test)
Postal Mail Carrier: Deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses for the U.S. Postal Service. (fit quiz · practice test)
Postmaster: Run a post office and its mail delivery operations. (fit quiz · practice test)
Rail Yard Engineer: Run locomotives in rail yards to move and sort cars. (fit quiz · practice test)
Railroad Conductor: Lead train crews, manage paperwork and switch cars in yards and on the road. (fit quiz · practice test)
Railroad Signal Technician: Install and repair the signals, switches and crossing gates that keep trains safe. (fit quiz · practice test)
Railroad Switch Operator: Throw switches, couple cars and help crews move trains safely. (fit quiz · practice test)
Railroad Track Equipment Operator: Run machines that lay, repair and maintain railroad track. (fit quiz · practice test)
Reservation Agent: Book trips, sell tickets and help travelers at airports, stations and call centers. (fit quiz · practice test)
Route Sales Driver: Drive a route delivering products and taking orders from customers. (fit quiz · practice test)
School Bus Driver: Get students to school and home safely every day. (fit quiz · practice test)
School Bus Monitor: Ride school buses to keep students safe and help them on and off. (fit quiz · practice test)
Ship Captain: Command and navigate ships, tugs and ferries on oceans, rivers and lakes. (fit quiz · practice test)
Ship Engineer: Run and repair the engines and systems that power ships. (fit quiz · practice test)
Shipping and Receiving Clerk: Track what comes in and goes out of warehouses, stores and plants. (fit quiz · practice test)
Shuttle Driver: Drive passengers in shuttles, vans and limousines. (fit quiz · practice test)
Subway Operator: Drive subway, light rail and streetcar trains through cities. (fit quiz · practice test)
Tank Loader: Load and unload liquids and bulk materials into tank cars, trucks and ships. (fit quiz · practice test)
Taxi Driver: Drive passengers where they need to go by taxi or rideshare. (fit quiz · practice test)
Traffic Technician: Study traffic and help keep signals and roads working well. (fit quiz · practice test)
Transit Bus Driver: Drive city and intercity buses that get people to work, school and home. (fit quiz · practice test)
Transportation Supervisor: Supervise drivers, warehouse workers and material movers. (fit quiz · practice test)
Truck Driver: Haul freight safely across town or across the country with a CDL. (fit quiz · practice test)
Vehicle Cleaner: Wash and detail cars, trucks, buses and equipment. (fit quiz · practice test)
Warehouse Associate: Receive, pick, pack and ship orders that keep stores and customers supplied. (fit quiz · practice test)
Weigher and Checker: Weigh, measure and check shipments and materials for accurate records. (fit quiz · practice test)

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