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 areaTransit 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:
More- Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Safety, or other relevant area
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
MoreEntry 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 casesCommercial 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:
More- High school diploma or GED required
- CDL Class A, B, or C required with Passenger/Airbrake Endorsements needed in most cases