Transportation and Logistics Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

162 positions from 18 employers

162active jobs
18employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

162 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Des Moines, Iowa from 18 US employers. Largest hirers include Mclane Company, Inc., System Transport, K&B Transportation. 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 Moines, Iowa

Mclane Company, Inc. 136 jobs System Transport 5 jobs K&B Transportation 4 jobs Penske Truck Leasing 2 jobs Hogan Transportation 2 jobs Bobcat Transport 1 jobs Jimmy John's 1 jobs E.W. Wylie 1 jobs

Other job categories in Des Moines, Iowa

Healthcare 264 jobs Computer and IT 40 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 Moines, Iowa?
There are currently 162 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in Des Moines, Iowa from 18 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Transportation and Logistics jobs in Des Moines, Iowa?
The U.S. national median wage for Transportation and Logistics occupations is $43,803 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Des Moines, Iowa 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 Moines, Iowa?
Top employers currently advertising Transportation and Logistics roles in Des Moines, Iowa include Mclane Company, Inc., System Transport, and K&B Transportation. The full list of 18 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Transportation and Logistics field growing in Des Moines, Iowa?
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 Moines, Iowa is reflected by the 162 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.