Transportation Operations

Careers in the Transportation Operations pathway are really on the move! These are the people that drive or pilot the vehicles that transport people and freight. Equally important to this pathway are the support people who ensure that any cargo transport is safe, secure, and on time.

Careers

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B
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C
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- City Driver compare
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D
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E
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F
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- Fleet Manager compare
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G
- Global Transportation Manager compare
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H
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I
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L
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- Motor Coach Driver compare
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O
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P
- Package Car Driver compare
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- Patient Transportation Driver compare
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- Pick Up and Delivery Driver (P & D Driver) compare
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- Pilot compare
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R
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- Rail Yard Engineer compare
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- Road Driver compare
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- Shipping Manager compare
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- Special Education Bus Driver compare
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- Switch Crew Supervisor compare
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- Traffic Manager compare
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- Train Master compare
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- Train Operations Manager compare
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- Trainmaster compare
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- Trains Service Conductor compare
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- Transportation Director compare
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- Transportation Manager compare
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- Truck Driver compare
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- Utility Driver compare
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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Truck Driving TD
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Aeronautics - Pilot Training AAS
  
  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
  
  Truck Driving TD
  
  Aeronautics-Professional Pilot TD
- Gateway Technical College
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  Aeronautics - Pilot Training AAS
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Truck Driving TD
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Automotive Technician TD
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Diesel Equipment Mechanic TD
- Waukesha County Technical College
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  Truck Driving TD
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Stout
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  Operations And Supply Management M
- UW-Superior
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  Transportation And Logistics Management B
- UW-Whitewater
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  Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health B
  
  Safety M

Gateway Technical College
- Aeronautics - Pilot Training
Waukesha County Technical College
- Automotive Technology
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Marine Repair Technician

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Industry Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Algebra II

Geometry

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

Health, Safety and Security in the Transportation Industry

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Systems Technological Systems

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading

Math

Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry or AP Calculus Statistics

Science

AP Science

Social Studies / Sciences

World Geography or AP History

Career and Technical Courses

Ethics and Legal Issues Inventory Control and Management

	9	10	11	12
English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading
Math	Algebra I Geometry	Algebra II Geometry	Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry	Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry or AP Calculus Statistics
Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics	AP Science
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History	World History Economics	World Geography or AP History
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Industry Information Technology Applications	Health, Safety and Security in the Transportation Industry	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Systems Technological Systems	Ethics and Legal Issues Inventory Control and Management

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Business Calculus or Operations Research Statistics

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Specialized Study in Air, Water, Rail, Roadway, Mass Transit, Space or Combination

Shipping and Receiving

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Fundamentals of Technology Linear Programming

Science

Biological Science Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American History

Career and Technical Courses

Warehousing and Distribution Quality Control

Compliance and Regulations

Personnel Management

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Business Calculus or Operations Research Statistics	Computer Fundamentals of Technology Linear Programming
Science	Chemistry	Biological Science Physics
Social Studies / Sciences	Psychology	American History
Career and Technical Courses	Specialized Study in Air, Water, Rail, Roadway, Mass Transit, Space or Combination Shipping and Receiving	Warehousing and Distribution Quality Control Compliance and Regulations Personnel Management	Complete Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations Major (4-Year Degree Program)