Transportation and Logistics Jobs in Thornton, Illinois

14 positions from 5 employers

14active jobs
5employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

14 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Thornton, Illinois from 5 US employers. Largest hirers include J.B. Hunt Transport, Heniff Transportation, Dollar General Fleet. 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.

Other popular roles in Illinois

Healthcare in Illinois (5,254) Computer and IT in Illinois (4,075) Sales and Retail in Illinois (1,527) Food and Hospitality in Illinois (837) Management in Illinois (655) Office and Admin in Illinois (399) Healthcare Support in Illinois (304) Maintenance and Repair in Illinois (125)

Transportation and Logistics jobs in other top states

Transportation and Logistics in Pennsylvania (3,998) Transportation and Logistics in Washington (3,100) Transportation and Logistics in Ohio (2,766) Transportation and Logistics in New York (2,502) Transportation and Logistics in Kansas (1,633)

Or pick a different location, browse all US jobs, or see the full A-Z of roles.

Top Transportation and Logistics employers in Thornton, Illinois

J.B. Hunt Transport 9 jobs Heniff Transportation 2 jobs Dollar General Fleet 1 jobs Brady Trucking Inc. 1 jobs T.M. Doyle Teaming Company 1 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 Thornton, Illinois?
There are currently 14 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Thornton, Illinois from 5 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Transportation and Logistics jobs in Thornton, Illinois?
The U.S. national median wage for Transportation and Logistics occupations is $43,803 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Thornton, 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 Thornton, Illinois?
Top employers currently advertising Transportation and Logistics roles in Thornton, Illinois include J.B. Hunt Transport, Heniff Transportation, and Dollar General Fleet. The full list of 5 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Transportation and Logistics field growing in Thornton, 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 Thornton, Illinois is reflected by the 14 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.