Transportation and Logistics Jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois

27 positions from 10 employers

27active jobs
10employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

27 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois from 10 US employers. Largest hirers include System Transport, Premier Transportation, Instacart Shoppers. The national median wage for this occupation is $43.8K. BLS projects +3% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Transportation and material moving covers the people who keep U.S. supply chains running — long-haul truck drivers, delivery drivers, warehouse workers, forklift operators. Pay varies widely (CDL roles meaningfully above general-labour rates) and employment is among the largest in the country. AI exposure is moderate-to-high: route optimisation and warehouse robotics are reshaping the work, though the last-mile and physical components remain stubbornly human.

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Top Transportation and Logistics employers in Des Plaines, Illinois

System Transport 7 jobs Premier Transportation 7 jobs Instacart Shoppers 4 jobs South East Carriers, Inc. 2 jobs CEVA Freight, LLC - Line Haul 2 jobs H&M Trucking 1 jobs Grubhub 1 jobs Sherwin-Williams 1 jobs

Other job categories in Des Plaines, Illinois

Healthcare 90 jobs Food and Hospitality 12 jobs Management 11 jobs Computer and IT 11 jobs

Specialisations within Transportation and Logistics

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Light Truck Drivers Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Frequently asked questions

How many Transportation and Logistics jobs are available in Des Plaines, Illinois?
There are currently 27 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois from 10 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Transportation and Logistics jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois?
The U.S. national median wage for Transportation and Logistics occupations is $43,803 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Des Plaines, Illinois varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Transportation and Logistics workers in Des Plaines, Illinois?
Top employers currently advertising Transportation and Logistics roles in Des Plaines, Illinois include System Transport, Premier Transportation, and Instacart Shoppers. The full list of 10 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Transportation and Logistics field growing in Des Plaines, Illinois?
Nationally, Transportation and Logistics occupations are projected to change by 3.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — projected to grow modestly. Local demand in Des Plaines, Illinois is reflected by the 27 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Transportation and Logistics roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Transportation and Logistics roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.