GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Ltl Industry Statistics

Industry adopts DEI initiatives; workforce increasingly diverse, but gaps persist.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Women represent approximately 22% of senior leadership roles in the LTL industry

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Minority employees constitute around 25% of the workforce in the freight and LTL sector

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40% of drivers in the LTL industry are from minority backgrounds

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Approximately 18% of LTL drivers are women, a figure slowly increasing as more DEI initiatives are adopted

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African Americans account for about 12% of LTL industry employees, with ongoing efforts to increase this percentage

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70% of new hires in the logistics sector are from diverse backgrounds, indicating progress in recruiting practices

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Only 10% of logistics leadership roles are held by individuals from underrepresented groups

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The average age of logistics workers is 45, with DEI efforts targeting generational diversity as well

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About 33% of logistics industry employees are foreign-born, highlighting the international aspect of diversity

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The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the logistics industry is estimated at 5-7%, with efforts underway to increase this statistic

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80% of LTL industry employees agree that DEI initiatives improve overall workplace morale

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78% of employees believe that a company's visible commitment to DEI influences their decision to stay

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Women in logistics report higher job satisfaction when their companies have active DEI initiatives, with satisfaction rates at 70%

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Companies with strong DEI cultures experience 22% higher customer satisfaction scores, indicating positive impacts beyond internal metrics

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Minority demographic groups in logistics are more likely to leave their jobs due to lack of advancement opportunities, with 45% citing this reason

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70% of logistics companies report facing challenges when trying to diversify their leadership pipelines

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80% of logistics companies have diversity policies in place, but only 35% actively measure their effectiveness

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35% of logistics companies report actively implementing DEI initiatives to improve workplace culture

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60% of LTL companies are planning to increase their diversity training programs in the next year

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Only 15% of logistics companies have a dedicated DEI officer or team

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Inclusive hiring practices lead to a 20% increase in productivity among logistics teams

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Nearly 50% of surveyed employees in the LTL industry feel their workplace is not inclusive

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28% of logistics companies have implemented mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups

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Workforce diversity in logistics is correlated with a 30% higher retention rate

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55% of logistics professionals believe that improved DEI efforts can reduce employee turnover

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45% of logistics firms report productivity improvements after implementing DEI training programs

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65% of logistics companies recognize diversity as a key factor in their strategic planning

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55% of logistics companies have publicly committed to increasing diversity within their workforce

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25% of logistics workers report experiencing workplace discrimination, according to recent surveys

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67% of logistics firms believe that having a diverse workforce gives them a competitive edge in the market

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40% of LTL companies have established resource groups or affinity networks for minority employees

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22% of logistics managers have received specific DEI training, indicating room for growth in education efforts

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50% of logistics organizations have implemented flexible work policies to support diversity and inclusion

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37% of minority employees report that their companies actively seek to improve diversity, compared to 18% of non-minority employees

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82% of logistics executives agree that diversity initiatives need to be more strategic to be effective

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Incorporating DEI metrics into company performance assessments has increased by 45% among logistics firms over the past three years

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The adoption of DEI policies in the LTL industry has doubled in the last five years, from 20% to 40%, indicating growing industry awareness

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25% of surveyed logistic companies plan to increase investments in DEI initiatives in the next 12 months

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43% of employees feel that their companies could do more to promote racial and ethnic diversity

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38% of newer employees in logistics are attracted to companies with strong DEI commitments

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30% of minority employees in logistics have stated that mentorship programs helped them advance in their careers

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85% of logistics firms agree that diversity improves innovation and problem-solving

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Only 12% of logistics training programs include a focus on DEI, highlighting the need for more comprehensive education

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The median salary gap between male and female employees in the trucking industry is approximately 8%, with ongoing DEI efforts aiming to close this gap

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The number of supplier diversity programs in the LTL industry increased by 50% over the last four years, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusivity

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65% of logistics employers are actively seeking to diversify their supplier bases to promote greater equity

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In a recent survey, 72% of logistics professionals agreed that DEI initiatives improve team collaboration

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50% of employees from underrepresented groups in logistics report earning less than their majority counterparts, highlighting pay disparity issues

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68% of logistics HR managers acknowledge that recruiting diverse talent remains a significant challenge

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23% of logistics companies have successfully integrated inclusivity into their corporate branding and marketing efforts

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Key Highlights

35% of logistics companies report actively implementing DEI initiatives to improve workplace culture
Women represent approximately 22% of senior leadership roles in the LTL industry
Minority employees constitute around 25% of the workforce in the freight and LTL sector
60% of LTL companies are planning to increase their diversity training programs in the next year
Only 15% of logistics companies have a dedicated DEI officer or team
40% of drivers in the LTL industry are from minority backgrounds
Inclusive hiring practices lead to a 20% increase in productivity among logistics teams
Nearly 50% of surveyed employees in the LTL industry feel their workplace is not inclusive
28% of logistics companies have implemented mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups
Workforce diversity in logistics is correlated with a 30% higher retention rate
Approximately 18% of LTL drivers are women, a figure slowly increasing as more DEI initiatives are adopted
55% of logistics professionals believe that improved DEI efforts can reduce employee turnover
African Americans account for about 12% of LTL industry employees, with ongoing efforts to increase this percentage

Despite significant progress, the LTL industry is still navigating a landscape where only 35% of companies actively implement DEI initiatives, highlighting both strides made and the substantial work ahead to foster true workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Demographic Composition and Representation

Women represent approximately 22% of senior leadership roles in the LTL industry
Minority employees constitute around 25% of the workforce in the freight and LTL sector
40% of drivers in the LTL industry are from minority backgrounds
Approximately 18% of LTL drivers are women, a figure slowly increasing as more DEI initiatives are adopted
African Americans account for about 12% of LTL industry employees, with ongoing efforts to increase this percentage
70% of new hires in the logistics sector are from diverse backgrounds, indicating progress in recruiting practices
Only 10% of logistics leadership roles are held by individuals from underrepresented groups
The average age of logistics workers is 45, with DEI efforts targeting generational diversity as well
About 33% of logistics industry employees are foreign-born, highlighting the international aspect of diversity
The representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the logistics industry is estimated at 5-7%, with efforts underway to increase this statistic

Demographic Composition and Representation Interpretation

While momentum is building with nearly 70% of new hires from diverse backgrounds and slowly rising female driver numbers, the industry's leadership remains predominantly homogenous, highlighting the ongoing challenge of turning diversity into true parity in the LTL sector.

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

80% of LTL industry employees agree that DEI initiatives improve overall workplace morale
78% of employees believe that a company's visible commitment to DEI influences their decision to stay
Women in logistics report higher job satisfaction when their companies have active DEI initiatives, with satisfaction rates at 70%
Companies with strong DEI cultures experience 22% higher customer satisfaction scores, indicating positive impacts beyond internal metrics
Minority demographic groups in logistics are more likely to leave their jobs due to lack of advancement opportunities, with 45% citing this reason

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Interpretation

While robust DEI initiatives boost morale, retention, and customer satisfaction in the LTL industry, the alarmingly high turnover among minorities highlights that genuine inclusion must go beyond policies to ensure equitable career growth for all.

Leadership and Policy Commitments

70% of logistics companies report facing challenges when trying to diversify their leadership pipelines
80% of logistics companies have diversity policies in place, but only 35% actively measure their effectiveness

Leadership and Policy Commitments Interpretation

Despite 80% of logistics companies implementing diversity policies, the fact that 70% struggle to diversify leadership—and only 35% track their progress—suggests that many are still navigating blindfolded in the journey toward truly inclusive and effective leadership.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

35% of logistics companies report actively implementing DEI initiatives to improve workplace culture
60% of LTL companies are planning to increase their diversity training programs in the next year
Only 15% of logistics companies have a dedicated DEI officer or team
Inclusive hiring practices lead to a 20% increase in productivity among logistics teams
Nearly 50% of surveyed employees in the LTL industry feel their workplace is not inclusive
28% of logistics companies have implemented mentorship programs aimed at underrepresented groups
Workforce diversity in logistics is correlated with a 30% higher retention rate
55% of logistics professionals believe that improved DEI efforts can reduce employee turnover
45% of logistics firms report productivity improvements after implementing DEI training programs
65% of logistics companies recognize diversity as a key factor in their strategic planning
55% of logistics companies have publicly committed to increasing diversity within their workforce
25% of logistics workers report experiencing workplace discrimination, according to recent surveys
67% of logistics firms believe that having a diverse workforce gives them a competitive edge in the market
40% of LTL companies have established resource groups or affinity networks for minority employees
22% of logistics managers have received specific DEI training, indicating room for growth in education efforts
50% of logistics organizations have implemented flexible work policies to support diversity and inclusion
37% of minority employees report that their companies actively seek to improve diversity, compared to 18% of non-minority employees
82% of logistics executives agree that diversity initiatives need to be more strategic to be effective
Incorporating DEI metrics into company performance assessments has increased by 45% among logistics firms over the past three years
The adoption of DEI policies in the LTL industry has doubled in the last five years, from 20% to 40%, indicating growing industry awareness
25% of surveyed logistic companies plan to increase investments in DEI initiatives in the next 12 months
43% of employees feel that their companies could do more to promote racial and ethnic diversity
38% of newer employees in logistics are attracted to companies with strong DEI commitments
30% of minority employees in logistics have stated that mentorship programs helped them advance in their careers
85% of logistics firms agree that diversity improves innovation and problem-solving
Only 12% of logistics training programs include a focus on DEI, highlighting the need for more comprehensive education
The median salary gap between male and female employees in the trucking industry is approximately 8%, with ongoing DEI efforts aiming to close this gap
The number of supplier diversity programs in the LTL industry increased by 50% over the last four years, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusivity
65% of logistics employers are actively seeking to diversify their supplier bases to promote greater equity
In a recent survey, 72% of logistics professionals agreed that DEI initiatives improve team collaboration
50% of employees from underrepresented groups in logistics report earning less than their majority counterparts, highlighting pay disparity issues
68% of logistics HR managers acknowledge that recruiting diverse talent remains a significant challenge
23% of logistics companies have successfully integrated inclusivity into their corporate branding and marketing efforts

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Interpretation

While half of the LTL industry recognizes that diverse teams boost innovation and retention, only 15% have a dedicated DEI team—proving that in logistics, as in many fields, good intentions are on the rise, but strategic action still has miles to go.