DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Logistics and Transportation
Logistics is the complex process of moving goods from one place to another. It’s considered one of the fastest growing industries as more and more consumers and business demand products from across the globe. That’s why many consider logistics opportunity in motion – and the Dayton region is already considered an ideal location to build optimal distribution networks. According to a study conducted by Wright State University Center for Urban and Public affairs and commissioned by the Dayton Area Logistics Association, the industry accounts for nearly 20,000 jobs, $855 million in labor income and generates an estimate $2.5 billion in sales for the Dayton metropolitan area. From warehouse managers, to forklift operators and packers, the job opportunities are endless. If you’d like more information about logistics and transportation in the Dayton region, please contact us here.
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Occupations Employed by these Industries
| Description | 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | 2019 - 2030 % Change | Median Hourly Earnings | Annual Openings | 2019 - 2030 Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,931 | 7,839 | (1%) | $12.69 | 1,116 | (92) |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 5,314 | 5,085 | (4%) | $11.68 | 699 | (229) |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,157 | 5,430 | 6% | $20.35 | 733 | 273 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,656 | 4,942 | 6% | $20.25 | 580 | 286 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,134 | 4,451 | 8% | $44.29 | 405 | 317 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 3,826 | 3,935 | 3% | $18.52 | 390 | 109 |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 2,800 | 2,854 | 2% | $13.80 | 333 | 54 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 2,037 | 1,966 | (3%) | $15.20 | 202 | (71) |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 1,467 | 1,456 | (1%) | $16.47 | 169 | (11) |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 1,370 | 1,268 | (7%) | $9.72 | 192 | (102) |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 816 | 849 | 4% | $26.18 | 94 | 33 |
| Total | 39,508 | 40,074 | $18.68 | 4,913 |
Employment Growth by Occupation
Major Employers in Dayton Region
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Meijer Distribution | 1,954 |
| Caterpillar Logistics | 650 |
| ABF Freight | 613 |
| Dayton Freight Lines, Inc | 570 |
| Winsupply | 410 |
| Heidelberg | 300 |
| Rush Transportation & Logistics | 200 |
| Miami Industrial Trucks | 90 |
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Member Employers
Caterpillar Logistics
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc
Winsupply
I Supply Company
Heidelberg
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