Transportation, Distribution

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N , D I S T R I B U T I O N , A N D L O G I S T I C S O C C U P A T I O N G R O U P

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Introduction

Transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) workers help move materials in an efficient manner, whether it is from one company to another or directly to consumers. Logistics workers range from materials movers to logistics analysts, coordinating and analyzing material and goods movement. For all TDL workers, there are over 37,000 job openings annually in Southeast Michigan.

Employment Over Time 2001–2020

316,920 TDL Workers

0.5% Increase from 2019

Worker Gender Demographics

TDL Worker Demographics

The TDL occupation group has a large workforce, employing 316,920 individuals YTD 2020. These workers are 71.4 percent male and 69.6 percent white. Majority, or 63.5 percent of the workforce are between the ages of 25 through 54 years of age.

Race and Ethnicity Demographics 69.6% White | 21.1% Black or African American | 4.7% Hispanic or Latino

Worker Age Demographics

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TDL Top Posted Jobs Q3 2020

Top Posted Jobs: Q3 2020

Demand for TDL occupations totaled 54,586 posting in Q3 2020. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers retained their spot as the highest in-demand TDL occupation during third quarter, with 22,982 postings. Other top posted jobs include Light Truck Drivers (6,437 postings), Stockers and Order Fillers (5,982 postings), Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (3,391 postings) and Drivers/ Sales Workers (1,840 postings).

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TDL Wage Overview

Half of the top ten in-demand TDL occupations offer median wages over the state median wage of $18.60 per hour. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, the top posted TDL job this quarter, earn a median hourly wage of $20.05, or an annual salary of nearly $41,704. Logistics roles that require additional education, such as Business Operations Specialists, typically offer even higher wages.

Wage Overview for Top Posted TDL Jobs in Q3 2020

In-Demand Technical Skills

Warehousing Flatbed Truck Operation Merchandising Dry Van Truck Operation Palletizing

In-Demand Education Level*

High School Diploma: 20.6% Associate Degree: 2.6% Bachelor's Degree: 6.4% Master's Degree: 1.3%

Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

In-Demand Foundational Skills

Valid Driver's License Customer Service Communications Management Good Driving Record

In-Demand Certifications

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Hazmat Endorsement Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card CDL Class B License Tanker Endorsement

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Employer Demand by City

M o s t T D L P o s t i n g s R e q u i r e H i g h S c h o o l D i p l o m a o r E q u i v a l e n t

Top Posting Employers*

Amazon.com, Inc. C.R. England, Inc. USA Truck, Inc. Doordash U.S. Xpress, Inc. Roehl Transport, Inc. Marten Transport, Ltd. Shipt, Inc. CRST International, Inc. Maverick Transportation, LLC

Job Postings by City

1. Detroit: 5,296 Postings 2. Ann Arbor: 1,884 Postings 3. Warren: 1,424 Postings 4. Troy: 1,325 Postings 5. Livonia: 1,233 Postings 6. Dearborn: 1,130 Postings 7. Sterling Heights: 1,051 Postings 8. Flint: 996 Postings 9. Romulus: 810 Postings 10. Southfield: 791 Postings