Work Environment
Because of the diverse characteristics of each particular mode of transportation, it is difficult to make a general statement about working conditions. Some positions consist of outdoor work, others are almost exclusively indoors, and some are combinations of the two. The hours may be long or shift work may be required since some terminals operate around the clock and certain cargoes must be dispatched as soon as they arrive. Some positions, however, require only regular hours with weekends off.
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