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Commercial Driving

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Transit and freight commercial drivers are responsible or the safe and efficient transport of passengers and goods. Drivers must safely operate transit and commercial vehicles in accordance with applicable laws and assigned schedules and routes.

Senior Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Safety, or other relevant area

Transit Operations Supervisor

Job Description: Transit Operations Supervisors supervise daily operations of transit system; schedule drivers, assign buses to routes, advise drivers of detours, cover assignments due to vacation, illness, holidays and no-shows; counsel drivers on complaints from public; perform road observations and on board observations, and makes day-to-day decisions concerning operations and schedules.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $32,200 - $84,800
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0-2
Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Safety, or other relevant area
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Mid Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

Freight Driver/Operator

Job Description: Freight Driver/Operators are responsible for safely driving large cargo trucks over long distances while adhering to all traffic laws.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $30,000 - $96,600
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0-2
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Entry Level Occupations

Typical Education and Certification Requirements

High school diploma or GED requiredCDL Class A, B, or C required with Passenger/Airbrake Endorsements needed in most cases

Commercial Driver (Transit)

Job Description: Transit operators or drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transport of passengers by operating transit vehicles and following traffic laws and applicable regulations.
Hiring Demand: Very High
Typical Salary: $27,500 - $36,300
Minimum Years Experience Required: 1-5
Education & Work Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • CDL Class A, B, or C required with Passenger/Airbrake Endorsements needed in most cases
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