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  1. Occupations
  2. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

SOC: 11-3071.00

Common Job Titles

  • Distribution Center Manager
  • Fleet Manager
  • Logistics Operations Manager
  • Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

213,000

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $61,200. 25th percentile: U.S. $78,360. 50th percentile: U.S. $102,010. 75th percentile: U.S. $136,050. 90th percentile: U.S. $180,590. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$61,200
10% of workers earn the following or more$180,590
Workers on average earn$116,010

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Transportation4.5/5
  • Administration and Management4.1/5
  • Customer and Personal Service4.0/5
  • English Language3.8/5
  • Mathematics3.6/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • SAP software
  • Structured query language SQL

Technology Skills

  • 3PL Central
  • ABOL Manifest Systems
  • ALK Technologies FleetSuite
  • ALK Technologies PC*Miler
  • Airline global distribution systems GDS software
  • Aljex Inventory
  • Amber Road
  • Argos Software ABECAS Insight FMS
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Barcode scanners
  • Barcoding labels
  • Cell phones
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Forklifts
  • Global positioning systems GPS
  • Laptop computers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Logistics Analysts 13-1081.02
  • Logisticians 13-1081.00
  • Logistics Engineers 13-1081.01
  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Supply Chain Managers 11-3071.04

Moderately Similar

  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Industrial Production Managers 11-3051.00
  • Transportation Planners 19-3099.01
  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Purchasing Managers 11-3061.00

Related

  • First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 53-1043.00
  • Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 43-5032.00
  • Cargo and Freight Agents 43-5011.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 53-1042.00
  • Freight Forwarders 43-5011.01
  • First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants 53-1044.00
  • Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 53-1041.00
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 43-5071.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 43-5061.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateIET.CLT.16Issuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateMAP TransportationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Public AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEntrepreneurshipIssuer: Paris Junior College