Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 95,600 people employed as cargo and freight agents in the United States. The median annual salary is $43,800. Entry level employees earn approximately $27,780 per year and senior employees earn approximately $69,890 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.