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 ManagerFleet ManagerLogistics Operations ManagerSupply 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

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
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DBentley MicroStationMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementSAP softwareStructured query language SQL

Technology Skills

3PL CentralABOL Manifest SystemsALK Technologies FleetSuiteALK Technologies PC*MilerAirline global distribution systems GDS softwareAljex InventoryAmber RoadArgos Software ABECAS Insight FMS

Tools & Equipment

Barcode scannersBarcoding labelsCell phonesDesktop computersDigital camerasForkliftsGlobal positioning systems GPSLaptop computers