Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Also called: Transportation 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.
Also called: Aerial Planting and Cultivation Manager, Air Export Logistics Manager, Airport Manager, Ammunition Storage Superintendent, Area Manager, Auto Fleet Manager
Median pay
$107,230
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$65,120 – $194,900
People employed
221,180
Holland code
ECR
Enterprising · Conventional · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you work well under tight deadlines?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Dealing with conflict is part of the job
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers pay by state
Highest-paying states
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What transportation, storage, and distribution managers do
- 01Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- 02Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- 03Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- 04Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- 05Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- 06Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
Skills that matter most
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Writing
Knowledge
- Transportation
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Mathematics
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Achievement Orientation
- Adaptability
Education and first steps
O*NET has no education survey data for this job.
How people get started
- Usually needs a bachelor's degree (O*NET Job Zone 4).
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from transportation, storage, and distribution managers
- General and Operations Managers91% · −1%
- Logisticians87% · −23%
- Project Management Specialists85% · −5%
- Logistics Analysts83% · group pay
- Loss Prevention Managers81% · group pay
Change into transportation, storage, and distribution managers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Logisticians95% · $82,320
- Logistics Analysts91% · $82,320
- General and Operations Managers88% · $105,770
- Customs Brokers85% · $80,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers81% · $87,520
Majors that lead here
- Public Administration
- Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Transportation/Mobility Management
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.