Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
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Typical High School Classes
- Energy, power and Transportation Systems
- Power and Technology
- Technologies, Transportation and Logistics
- Automotive and Mobile Equipment Service and Repair
- Automotive Body Repair and Refinishing
- Transportation Technology Services and Maintenance
- Digital Electronics
- Distribution and Logistics
- Business Logistics
Career & Technical Student Organizations
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H3 Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers – $32,006
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists – $30,645
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics – $23,512
Automotive Body and Related Repairs – $30,889
Rail Car Repairers – $26,219
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines – $35,172
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians – $34,890
Avionics Technicians – NA
Logisticians – $48,722
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| AVIATION MAINTENANCE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| CDL – COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| AUTO BODY TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| AUTO COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION | ✔ | ||||
| DIESEL TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ENGINEERING / ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| FORD AUTOMOTIVE STUDENT SERVICE | ✔ | ||||
| GENERAL MOTORS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE | ✔ | ||||
| INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER | ✔ | ||||
| LOGISTICS AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| MOPAR – CHRYSLER/DODGE /RAM/JEEP AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM | ✔ | ||||
| MOTORCYCLE, ATV PERSONAL WATERCRAFT TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ||||
| SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment