Transportation and Logistics Jobs in Illinois

4.6K positions from 91 employers

4.6Kactive jobs
91employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

4.6K active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois from 91 US employers. Largest hirers include United Parcel Service, Heniff Transportation, TransDirectUSA. 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 Illinois

United Parcel Service 1.2K jobs Heniff Transportation 435 jobs TransDirectUSA 398 jobs Turquoise Trucking 228 jobs Schuster 216 jobs Road Warrior 207 jobs Werner Enterprises 203 jobs Proficient Auto Transport 186 jobs

Transportation and Logistics jobs by city in Illinois

Palatine 108 jobs Rolling Meadows 92 jobs Rockford 85 jobs Hampshire 84 jobs Springfield 59 jobs Champaign 56 jobs Chicago 53 jobs Wheaton 49 jobs Bloomingdale 48 jobs Joliet 48 jobs Glendale Heights 42 jobs Bartlett 41 jobs

Other job categories in Illinois

Healthcare 6.4K jobs Computer and IT 1.5K jobs Sales and Retail 1.1K jobs Management 718 jobs Office and Admin 599 jobs Architecture and Engineering 416 jobs Healthcare Support 271 jobs Maintenance and Repair 258 jobs Education 75 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 Illinois?
There are currently 4,620 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois from 91 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois?
The U.S. national median wage for Transportation and Logistics occupations is $43,803 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in 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 Illinois?
Top employers currently advertising Transportation and Logistics roles in Illinois include United Parcel Service, Heniff Transportation, and TransDirectUSA. The full list of 91 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Transportation and Logistics field growing in 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 Illinois is reflected by the 4,620 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.