Also called: LTL Terminal Manager, Service Center Manager
Runs a freight terminal where trucks drop off and pick up shipments for hundreds of businesses.
A terminal manager watches the dock at night as freight is cross-loaded between trailers, checks on-time numbers, manages drivers and dock workers, and meets with big customers.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain or business, or years of promotion from driver or dock supervisor.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 11-3071: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI plans dock loads and routes; leading dock crews and drivers stays human.
Classes: Business, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3071.
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