Transportation and Logistics Jobs in Illinois

5.2K positions from 145 employers

5.2Kactive jobs
145employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

5.2K active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois from 145 US employers. Largest hirers include Premier Transportation, Instacart Shoppers, System Transport. 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

Premier Transportation 1.8K jobs Instacart Shoppers 1.2K jobs System Transport 628 jobs South East Carriers, Inc. 284 jobs K&B Transportation 113 jobs Mclane Company, Inc. 111 jobs ProDrivers 98 jobs CRST 79 jobs

Transportation and Logistics jobs by city in Illinois

Chicago 51 jobs Joliet 50 jobs Naperville 36 jobs Bolingbrook 33 jobs Edwardsville 33 jobs Belleville 29 jobs Carol Stream 29 jobs Lockport 28 jobs Calumet City 28 jobs Des Plaines 27 jobs Aurora 25 jobs Schaumburg 25 jobs

Other job categories in Illinois

Healthcare 12.6K jobs Sales and Retail 1.6K jobs Computer and IT 929 jobs Office and Admin 916 jobs Manufacturing 704 jobs Healthcare Support 664 jobs Management 250 jobs Maintenance and Repair 127 jobs Food and Hospitality 124 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 5,184 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois from 145 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 Premier Transportation, Instacart Shoppers, and System Transport. The full list of 145 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 5,184 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.