Transportation and Logistics Jobs in Illinois

4.5K positions from 55 employers

4.5Kactive jobs
55employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

4.5K active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois from 55 US employers. Largest hirers include United States Army, 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.

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Top Transportation and Logistics employers in Illinois

United States Army 1.5K jobs Heniff Transportation 504 jobs Dollar General Fleet 258 jobs Marten Transport Ltd 238 jobs Safeway Logistics 160 jobs Hirschbach Motor Lines 145 jobs Brady Trucking Inc. 140 jobs Western Dairy Transport 131 jobs

Transportation and Logistics jobs by city in Illinois

Chicago 149 jobs Rockford 65 jobs Springfield 58 jobs Des Plaines 46 jobs Lincoln 44 jobs Joliet 39 jobs Freeport 38 jobs Naperville 36 jobs Galena 33 jobs Aurora 31 jobs Darien 30 jobs Schaumburg 25 jobs

Other job categories in Illinois

Healthcare 12.6K jobs Maintenance and Repair 1.7K jobs Sales and Retail 1.5K jobs Office and Admin 1.2K jobs Healthcare Support 818 jobs Business and Finance 736 jobs Computer and IT 484 jobs Architecture and Engineering 372 jobs Management 290 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 4,463 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Illinois from 55 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 States Army, Heniff Transportation, and Dollar General Fleet. The full list of 55 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 4,463 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.