Also called: Travel Plaza Manager
Runs a truck stop with fuel islands, a store, restaurant, showers, and parking for hundreds of trucks.
A travel center manager staffs 24/7 shifts, handles fuel deliveries, checks food safety, and keeps the place clean for truckers who live on the road.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Retail management experience; no degree required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Business Management.
Growing about average. Chains like Pilot, Love's, and TA employ thousands.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with inventory and fuel prices; leading staff and running a 24/7 operation stay human.
Classes: Business, Accounting.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-1011.
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