Demonstrate proper cargo handling and freight documentation.
Examples: gross combination weight, axle weight, gross vehicle weight
Describe procedures for securing and balancing various types of cargo.
Summarize the major security procedures for moving goods across U.S. borders.
Route Planning
Plan the most effective and efficient legal route of travel in a given scenario.
CTE Lab in Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.
Occupational Expertise
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster.
Meet benchmarks selected by the instructor from the appropriate curriculum frameworks, based upon the individual student’s assessed needs.
Research and Investigation
Conduct investigative research on a selected topic related to transportation, distribution, and logistics using approved research methodology, interpreting findings and preparing a presentation to defend results.
Select an investigative study based on research, interest, and prior knowledge.
Collect, organize, and analyze data accurately and precisely.
Design procedures to test the research.
Report, display, and defend the results of investigations to audiences that may include professionals and technical experts.
Demonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in transportation, distribution, and logistics.
Use mathematical and scientific skills to solve problems encountered in the chosen occupation.
Locate, evaluate, and interpret information related to the chosen occupation, in oral, print, and digital formats.
Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.
Leadership
Apply enhanced leadership and professional career skills needed in a transportation, distribution, and logistics career.
Develop and deliver a professional presentation offering potential solutions to a current issue.
Practice leadership and career skills in job placement, job shadowing, entrepreneurship, or internship or by obtaining an industry-recognized credential of value.
Participate in leadership development opportunities available through SkillsUSA and/or professional organizations in the transportation, distribution, and logistics field.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through presentations, public speaking, live or virtual interviews, and an employment portfolio.
Damage Analysis, Estimating, and Customer Service
Foundational Standards
