Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Point A to point B is often more complex than a straight line.
Take your career on the move.
In a modern, connected world, distances are closing through the increased speed of transportation. Whether it’s moving goods or people, this pathway is not just about putting yourself in the driver’s seat, it’s about organizing paths, problem solving obstacles, operating the equipment, and ensuring communication through an entire supply chain. South Central Kentucky is a burgeoning focal point nestled among several major hubs with growing airport schedules and an epicenter to a 34 state distribution area. Here is where you will find the opportunity to be a part of a bridge to any point imaginable.
Transportation Career Pathways
Director of Operations
Airline Pilot
Logistician
Supply Chain Analyst
Director of Transportation
Sales Engineer
Safety Director
Material Engineer
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$44,000 – $71,000
Associate’s Degree, On-the-Job Training
Warehouse Manager
Transportation Supervisor
Safety Specialist
Pricing Coordinator
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$37,000 – $50,000
Technical Training/OJT Training / Certification
Class A Truck Driver
CDL Driver
Diesel Mechanic Technician
Materials Coordinator
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$31,000 – $72,000
High School Diploma / GED, On-the-Job Training
Forklift Operator
Motor Vehicle Operator
Procurement Clerk
AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS:
$29,000 – $52,000
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics in South Central Kentucky
High Demand Positions In Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
( South Central Kentucky )
- Supply Chain Analyst
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $62,700
- Director of Operations
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $104,900
- Sales Engineer
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $93,000
- Safety Director
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $95,000
- Materials Engineer
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $101,100
- Logistician
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $69,500
- Transportation Supervisor
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree, OJT Average Annual Salary: $56,200
- Pricing Coordinator
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $39,500
- Warehouse Manager
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $78,400
- Safety Specialist
Minimum Required Education: Associate’s Degree Average Annual Salary: $74,800
- CDL Driver
Minimum Required Education: OJT, Certification Average Annual Salary: $50,500
- Class A Truck Driver
Minimum Required Education: OJT, Certification Average Annual Salary: $41,500
- Forklift Operator
Minimum Required Education: OJT, Certification Average Annual Salary: $41,500
HSD: High School Diploma OJT: On-the-Job Training PSE: Post-Secondary Education PSC: Post-Secondary Certificate STT: Short-Term Training GED: General Educational Development *Higher level of education preferred
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Resources
Resources to start building your pathway are available throughout the community and through educational certifications. Local schools are just one of many resources, and in the surrounding area these programs and career models are offered. See what’s available in your community.
Career Pathways Offered at Area High Schools:
- Automotive Engineering (Warren County Area Technology Center)
Get In Touch
For more information about how you can get involved with our talent initiatives, please email or call:
Meredith Rozanski, COO
meredith@bgchamber.com
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
270-781-3200