Transportation & Logistics

If you’re seeking transportation, distribution, and logistics jobs, Nebraska offers some of the best opportunities in the nation.

• Union Pacific has been headquartered in Omaha for over 160 years, employing more than 8,000 people statewide. Its 1.3 million-square-foot headquarters — the largest office building in Nebraska — features a fitness and wellness center, state-of-the-art training center, and a 660-seat restaurant.

• Werner Enterprises, a leader in trucking and logistics since the 1970s, has over 14,000 professional drivers and logistics experts. In 2025, it was ranked No. 2 on the Top 10 Military Friendly Employer List in its category.

• Crete Carrier, headquartered in Lincoln, is committed to supporting former service members with more than 1,400 veterans and military personnel employed by the company.

Trucking employers in Nebraska provide jobs for more than 60,000 people across the state, from airfield operations specialists to logistics analysts. With logistics managers salaries as high as $119,000 in Omaha, Nebraska offers strong earning potential alongside long-term career growth in one of its most essential industries.

Get on the fast track to a career in transportation and logistics with Nebraska’s wide range of training programs. Whether you want to drive a 16-wheeler, design efficient transportation systems, or move into a role as an operations manager or logistics manager at a distribution center, The Good Life offers pathways to match your goals.

The University of Nebraska’s College of Business Administration offers a Logistics & Supply Chain Management concentration, while the Division of Continuing Studies provides a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies with an Industrial Distribution & Logistics focus. Bellevue University and Wayne State College also offer bachelor’s degrees in Supply Chain Management — covering topics like global sourcing, big data, and conflict resolution. However you want to start your logistics career, Nebraska schools will help you optimize your career pathway.

Interested in hands-on training to quickly tap into Nebraska’s thriving transportation industry in a full-time or part-time position? Central Community College offers a logistics certificate, and both Central Community College and Northeast Community College provide professional truck driving certificates that put you in the perfect position to earn your CDL.

Nebraska’s commitment to maintaining safe, efficient roadways has earned it the No. 4 ranking for Infrastructure and No. 7 for Transportation in the U.S., based on commute times and road quality. Interstate 80 spans 480 miles across the state, providing vital connectivity for Nebraska’s 7,500+ trucking and logistics companies.

Air travel and freight are also key parts of the state’s infrastructure. Eppley Airfield, Omaha’s international airport, is a major hub where seven freight carriers moved over 120 million pounds of cargo in 2024. By road, rail, and air, Nebraska’s infrastructure makes it easy to do business and travel efficiently.