| Job Title |
Traffic Agent |
| Job Description |
Solicits Freight Business From Industrial And Commercial Firms
And Passenger-travel Business From Travel Agencies, Schools,
Clubs, And Other Organizations: Calls On Prospective Shippers To
Explain Advantages Of Using Company Facilities. Quotes Tariffs,
Rates, And Train Schedules. Explains Available Routes, Load
Limits, And Special Equipment Available, And Offers Suggestions
In Method Of Loading, Crating, And Handling Freight. Calls On
Travel Agents, Schools, Clubs, And Other Organizations To
Explain Available Accommodations Offered By Company. Quotes
Fares, Schedules, And Available Itineraries Offered To Groups By
Company. Speaks To Members Of Groups And Organizations And
Exhibits Travel Movies Showing Points Of Interest Along Routes
To Stimulate Interest In Travel. Distributes Descriptive
Pamphlets. Acts As Liaison Between Shipper And Carrier To Obtain
Information For Settling Complaints. May Specialize In
Soliciting Freight Or Passenger Contracts Or May Travel From
Community To Community To Solicit Freight And Passenger
Patronage And Be Designated Freight-traffic Agent (air Trans.;
Motor Trans.; R.r. Trans.; Water Trans.); Passenger Traffic
Agent (air Trans.; Motor Trans.; R.r. Trans.; Water Trans.);
Traveling-freight-and-passenger Agent (air Trans.; Motor Trans.;
R.r. Trans.; Water Trans.).
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