Career Cluster - Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster focuses on the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by various modes of transportation, including road, pipeline, air, rail, and water, along with related support services.
Key Activities:
Planning and Management: This involves designing transportation systems, developing logistics plans, and managing transportation operations.
Movement of People and Goods: This includes operating and maintaining vehicles, managing freight, and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods.
Related Support Services: This encompasses areas like transportation infrastructure planning, logistics services, and mobile equipment maintenance.
Modes of Transportation: The cluster encompasses all modes of transportation, including road, pipeline, air, rail, and water.
Examples of careers: Pilots, truck drivers, mechanics for buses, trucks, and aircraft, engineers, designers, logistics analysts, and supply chain managers
Career Pathways:
Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance: Focuses on maintaining and repairing vehicles and transportation facilities.
Health, Safety & Environmental Management: Ensures safe and environmentally responsible transportation practices.
Logistics Planning and Management Services: Involves planning, coordinating, and managing the flow of goods.
Sales & Service: Focuses on customer service and sales related to transportation and logistics.
Transportation Operations: Involves the day-to-day operations of transportation systems.
Transportation System/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation: Deals with planning, managing, and regulating transportation infrastructure.
Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations: Focuses on the storage, handling, and distribution of goods.
1100 W DeYoung St
Marion, IL 62959
Our purpose is to keep customers on the road and provide peace of mind in one very stressful area of life – used car ownership. We have a strong tradition of serving hard-working Americans by delivering quality, used vehicles at affordable prices.
2300 Williamson Co. Pkwy.
Marion, IL 62959
The Black Diamond HD® mission is to make sure that every customer is completely satisfied. If we can continue to do that, hopefully, we will continue to be successful and grow as a business. According to both the owners they are 100 percent focused on satisfying the customer. Black Diamond HD® takes pride in offering a huge selection of new and pre-owned bikes for their customers to choose from which is why we keep the largest inventory in the Midwest. We also believe in having great prices and a motorcycle to fit anyone.
808 Blue Angel Way
Smyma, TN 37167
Contour Airlines is the regional airline brand of Contour Aviation, based in Smyrna, TN. Contour Aviation was founded in 1982 as Corporate Flight Management, a private jet charter company. The company’s services grew to include aircraft sales and management, aircraft maintenance, and FBO services. Today, Contour Aviation is among the 10 largest Part 135 charter operators in the United States, and the largest in the Southeast. The company operates a diverse fleet of aircraft for private charter, ranging in size from 8 passenger light jets to three cabin ultra long-range business jets. Contour is rated Platinum by ARG/US, the highest possible safety rating for private jet operators in the industry.
4407 W DeYoung St
PO BOX 1609
Marion, IL 62959
Established in 1976, Ike Honda has been in business for over 40 years as a family owned and operated facility. Founded over three decades ago by Edward F. Eigenrauch (IKE), Ike Honda has grown to become a premier Honda auto dealer in the Southern Illinois region.
2312 W Main
PO BOX 1661
Marion, IL 62959
Interstate Tire Pros Auto Service is a locally-owned and operated business. We take pride in providing Southern Illinois with a connection to a nationally known franchise. While this franchise allows us to access many products that the local markets sometimes can't, it still allows us to sell locally-made tires for a reasonable price. We also work tirelessly to provide a service that can be trusted, at a price that is affordable. Our services are completed by certified technicians with several years of experience.
3209 W DeYoung
PO BOX 1029
Marion, IL 62959
Whether you are waiting for your vehicle to be serviced, picking up a part for your vehicle, or stopping by to check out a new vehicle for yourself, we offer a wide range of amenities including comfortable waiting area, complimentary wi-fi, free beverages, healthy snacks and children's play area.
Marion Toyota is the "Auto Giant of Southern Illinois" and has changed car dealership experience for thousands of customers across the country with our Best Price in Sales and our Low Price Guarantee in Service.
Competitive, transparent, up-front pricing and a terrific customer experience are the reasons why Marion Toyota is one of the top-rated car dealers in all of the Heartland!
We're also proud to offer Toyota Rental Car and Auto Detailing so that Marion Toyota is the dealership you can count on for all of your transportation needs.
2814 Joseph Cannon Way
Marion, IL 62959
At Take 5, we offer more than just oil change services. Our skilled technicians also provide air filter replacements and wiper blade replacements. We'll even top off your fluids and check your tire pressure to ensure your vehicle is in excellent condition.
Check out our oil change coupons online to make our services even more affordable. You can save even more on your next visit to Take 5.
Hours:
Mon.-Sat.: 7AM-7 PM Sun.: 10AM-4PM
2605 Vernell Road
P.O. BOX 1661
Marion, IL 62959
Since Vernell Sellars opened his auto repair shop in 1960, Vernell's has grown into a trusted roadside partner for generations. Driven by the vision of "getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely," we've expanded to include 24/7 towing, emergency roadside assistance, and truck and trailer repair.
Our goal is to provide customers with around-the-clock reliable, high-quality service. We take pride in our work, and in our southern Illinois roots, and want our customers, employees, and community partners to also be proud to be associated with Vernell’s Interstate Service.
With more than 60 years in business, there isn’t much that we haven’t seen or done. Whether you’re a solo driver or have a large fleet, Vernell’s has the knowledge, experience, and equipment to tackle any challenge. We work with individuals, businesses, corporate accounts, government agencies, and fleet services to provide the best service possible, no matter the time of day.
Hours:
24 hrs
10400 Terminal Dr. Ste 200
Marion, IL 62959
Located in the heart of Southern Illinois, Veterans Airport is the region’s sole primary commercial service airport providing daily flights to St. Louis and Chicago on Contour Airlines.
Other services include car rentals, hotel, air cargo, and a Fixed Base Operator providing flight instruction, charter, aircraft rental, maintenance, and fueling.
Combined with other businesses located on the airport, the facility generates an annual economic impact of over $21 million to the area.
4403 W DeYoung
PO BOX 1719
Marion, IL 62959
Volkswagen of Marion is part of the Ike Family of Dealerships which has been serving Southern Illinois since 1976. At Volkswagen of Marion we want you to have a truly exceptional experience. We offer a wide range of New Volkswagen cars and Certified Pre-owned Vehicles at our new state of the art, White Frame Facility. We would like to thank you for visiting our website and look forward to assisting with your search for a new Volkswagen or quality Pre-owned vehicle!
The Watermark Auto Group is headquartered in Marion, Illinois, with 6 dealerships in the region and 11 brands, including rooftops in Marion, Illinois; Paducah, Kentucky; and Madisonville, Kentucky. The company has rapidly expanded operations within the Southern Illinois/Western Kentucky footprint and is the auto industry leader within the region in terms of sales, employment and community involvement.
1910 W Coolidge
Marion, IL 62959
Welcome to Watermark Ford of Marion! We offer a different kind of automotive experience to drivers in Marion, IL, and the surrounding areas. Our focus is you and we work tirelessly to provide you with the high-quality customer service and car care you deserve. We're locally owned and proud to be part of this community.
2611 Blue Heron Dr.
Marion, IL 62959
At Watermark Nissan of Marion, we treat each individual customer with the personalized attention they deserve. We know you have high expectations, and as a community car dealership, our dedicated team enjoys meeting and exceeding those standards every day.
