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The Open Road for Career Success
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a state like Kansas to grow a thriving logistics and transportation industry. The Sunflower State’s extensive network of open roads span over 140,000 miles, providing room for more than 7,000 companies based within the industry that offer a wide range of employment opportunities. Get hired fast as a dock worker, warehouse manager or LTL freight driver and find career satisfaction with competitive salaries and good benefits. We also support employment growth through our higher education system — with more than 1,500 degrees and certificates earned in transportation and material-moving specializations between 2015-2020. Fast-track your career when you take the fast lane to the Heartland.
Facts & Rankings
Logisticians working in Kansas with a Median Annual Salary of $62,030
Major Distribution, Logistics & Transportation Companies
Across Kansas, transportation companies are shipping a load of career opportunities for supply chain managers, logisticians, drivers and more.
The Fuel Injector for a Growing Economy
With close to 5,000 employed by Amazon across multiple locations, it’s easy to see how big the logistics & distribution industry truly is in Kansas. Join companies like Walmart and Overstock.com in their massive distribution operations that offer high career growth opportunities. Jobseekers can also take advantage of KANSASWORKS, which provides valuable job and career services including KTRAIN, a program specifically designed to train individuals for high-demand and high-wage positions in industries including transportation.
The Fast Lane to Logistics Careers
Get further along the road to career success with several higher education institutions across Kansas that provide cutting-edge insights in the logistics and distribution industry. Wichita State University’s Management Science and Supply Chain degree program and Johnson County Community College’s Business Management Logistics degree program offer extensive knowledge to help current and future industry professionals grow in-demand skills for transportation services in Kansas.
More Bridges to Career Opportunity
Kansas boasts a robust transportation network, earning recognition as the No. 6 Best State for Infrastructure alongside Arizona in CNBC’s 2022 rankings. The state maintains a high percentage of quality roads and bridges, facilitating efficient movement of goods, with I-35 serving as a major artery, connecting the Sunflower State to Canada and Mexico. Additionally, Kansas City International Airport serves as a prominent air cargo hub, handling more air cargo annually than any other air center in a six-state region. Interested in intermodal transportation? Kansas’ logistics parks are supported by an extensive network which spans over 4,000 miles — ranking as the No. 6 largest network in the U.S.
Higher Education & Upskilling
Whether you’re looking for continuing education or earn-while-you-learn apprenticeships, Kansas has you covered.
Higher Education & Upskilling
Industries Hiring
You’ve tried to thrive in your field elsewhere. Now let Kansas’ growing industries take you to new levels.
Industries Hiring
Explore Kansas
No matter your living style — you’ll find a community that’s just the right size and personality in Kansas.
Explore Kansas
Kansas Employers
Meet the employers driving economic innovation and exciting career opportunities across the state.
Kansas Employers