What is a freight traffic consultant and how to become one

Key steps to become a freight traffic consultant

1. Explore freight traffic consultant education requirements

   Most common freight traffic consultant degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.4 %

   Associate

   10.9 %

   High School Diploma

   8.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific freight traffic consultant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   LTL	100.00%

3. Complete relevant freight traffic consultant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New freight traffic consultants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a freight traffic consultant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real freight traffic consultant resumes.

4. Research freight traffic consultant duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and schedule all FM commercials per customers' contract drive times.
   • Specialize in troubleshooting problem shipments involving air express, domestic and international air freight/ground, LTL and FTL shipping.
   • Provide logistics expertise in formulating adaptive plans and all phases of joint/combine combat, combat support, and humanitarian operations.
   • Coordinate with freight forwarders and international agents to resolve customs issues and ensure product conformity to international regulations.

5. Apply for freight traffic consultant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a freight traffic consultant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams