Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
The Transportation, Distribution and Logistics segment of industry deals with the flow of products and people from one place to another.
Transportation includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, including goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities related to modes of transportation. The type of equipment depends on the mode of transportation. The modes of transportation are air, rail, water, road, and pipeline.
Distribution refers to the "middlemen" between manufacturer and consumer. After a product is manufactured, it may be warehoused or shipped to the next person in the supply chain, which is where distribution comes in.
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods information and other resources, including energy and people, between the point of origin and the point of consumption. Logistics involve the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material-handling and packaging.
Top 10 Fast-Growing Transportation Careers in Texas
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technician
- Bus Driver, School
- Airline Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer
- Flight Attendant
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician
- Traffic Technician
- Taxi Driver, Chauffeur
- Truck Driver, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
- Automobile Service Technician and Mechanic
This is a projection of 10 fast-growing careers in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics in Texas from the year 2002 to 2012. Source: Texas Workforce Commission.
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