What is a terminal superintendent and how to become one

Key steps to become a terminal superintendent

1. Explore terminal superintendent education requirements

   Most common terminal superintendent degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.9 %

   Associate

   29.6 %

   Master's

   14.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific terminal superintendent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Product Quality	33.78%
   Hazardous Materials	18.86%
   EPA	18.79%
   Terminal Operations	16.77%
   FRA	11.78%

3. Complete relevant terminal superintendent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New terminal superintendents 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 terminal superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real terminal superintendent resumes.

4. Research terminal superintendent duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and supervise logistics with multiple vendors ensuring accurate and timely delivery of all vehicles.
   • Assign additional responsibility for processing driver payroll that include verification of hours to ensure accuracy of pay and reimbursement.
   • Develop an on terminal CFS capable of shipping automobiles to Hawaii and Guam.

5. Apply for terminal superintendent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a terminal superintendent 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