Transportation and Logistics Jobs in West Des Moines, Iowa

11 positions from 7 employers

11active jobs
7employers hiring
$43.8Knational median wage
+3.8%2022–2032 outlook

11 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in West Des Moines, Iowa from 7 US employers. Largest hirers include Heartland Express, TransForce Inc., DART Transit. 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 West Des Moines, Iowa

Heartland Express 3 jobs TransForce Inc. 3 jobs DART Transit 1 jobs Western Dairy Transport 1 jobs ProDrivers 1 jobs Home Depot (Retail) 1 jobs Dollar General 1 jobs

Other job categories in West Des Moines, Iowa

Healthcare 50 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 West Des Moines, Iowa?
There are currently 11 active Transportation and Logistics jobs in West Des Moines, Iowa from 7 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Transportation and Logistics jobs in West 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 West 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 West Des Moines, Iowa?
Top employers currently advertising Transportation and Logistics roles in West Des Moines, Iowa include Heartland Express, TransForce Inc., and DART Transit. The full list of 7 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Transportation and Logistics field growing in West 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 West Des Moines, Iowa is reflected by the 11 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.