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A shipping company needs to hire new people to fill a variety of positions in its warehouse and distribution center. Some common qualifications these employees should possess include

Which best lists careers in the order of these employers in the Transportation and Logistics career cluster: self-employment, private companies, and the government?

A grocery store orders their monthly food order from a distributor. The food is scheduled to be delivered by the next Friday. Which pathways in the Transportation and Logistic career cluster are involved in this entire process?

A laborer wears a special back brace when loading trucks, a freight inspector wears goggles when conducting tests, and a distribution manager wears earplugs while overseeing shipments. In which workplace do these Transportation and Logistics employees most likely work?

A shipping company in the Northwest has heard rumors that a national rival is considering opening a warehouse in a nearby city. In response, the company is exploring ways to add customers. Which best describes with whom they should consult?

While most Transportation and Logistics careers require workers to earn high school, associate’s, or bachelor’s degrees, those with master’s degrees typically work in the

The chart shows the employer history for four employees who work in the Transportation and Logistics career cluster.

Madeline is a Logistics Manager for a private company, William is a Safety Inspector for OSHA, and Fred moonlights as a Limousine and Taxi Driver. Which best explains how these individuals are employed?

The Transportation and Logistics career cluster serves

Marney is a pilot. She typically flies passengers from New York to Los Angeles everyday. She is always talking with dispatchers located in the control tower to make sure no other pilots are taking off when she does. Marney’s tasks are typical of someone working in

Jessica is currently a freshman in college who wants to work for the Health, Safety, and Environmental Management career pathway. Which best describes the path she should take to give her the typical education for her goal?

A shipping company in the Midwest has had a rash of on-the-job injuries in recent months and is losing customers because deliveries have been delayed. The company has brought in a pair of experts to address these issues. These experts most likely work in the pathways of

Which career pathways are part of the Transportation and Logistics career cluster? Select all that apply. Logistics Planning and Management ServicesFacility and Mobile Equipment MaintenanceInteractive Media and Information Support and ServicesWarehousing and Distribution Center OperationsEmergency and Fire Management ServicesSales and ServiceCorrection ServicesHealth, Safety, and Environmental Management

Yukio is a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist. Which best describes his job?

Which are tasks typically performed by someone in Logistics Planning and Management Services? Select all that apply.analyzing a product’s supply chainanalyzing information about traffic flow and incidentsoverseeing budgets for storage and distribution departmentscollecting samples of materials for analysisnegotiating with suppliers and customersmonitoring the safety of cargo and helping to unload it

Karsten runs a forklift at work. She also uses hand tools to perform her tasks. Sometimes Karsten has to talk to customers about products and services they have ordered. She always documents any important information that may affect her job duties. Which careers could she most likely have?

Holden is a people person. He is very good at working with customers and keeping a positive attitude. He has taken a couple classes on supervising money matters and typically works on a computer tracking customer information. Which career does Holden most likely have?

The chart lists three different sets of career qualifications in the Transportation and Logistics career cluster.

Workers in Transportation and Logistics careers who believe in the benefits of a union are most likely to work for

Barry joined the military after high school, where he learned how to maintain and fix airplanes. Now he does similar work for a large airline and is also responsible for teaching in-house training programs. Which best describes his work environment?