GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Ltl Industry Statistics

Majority prioritize upskilling; digital skills drive efficiency and retention.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of logistics managers feel only moderately prepared to lead digital transformation efforts

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59% of logistics organizations cite technological innovation as the driving force behind their upskilling initiatives

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52% of LTL companies have adopted mobile learning solutions to facilitate training for drivers on the go

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78% of logistics companies are prioritizing upskilling and reskilling efforts to stay competitive

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62% of LTL carriers report that skills gaps are impacting their operational efficiency

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45% of LTL industry employees lack advanced digital skills necessary for modern logistics operations

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68% of logistics firms increased their investment in employee training programs post-2020

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54% of LTL carriers plan to implement AI and automation technology within the next 3 years, requiring reskilling of staff

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72% of respondents believe that upskilling will be essential for adaptability in the ever-changing logistics landscape

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40% of logistics managers report difficulty in finding qualified workers due to skill mismatches

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83% of logistics companies with comprehensive upskilling programs report improved employee retention

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55% of LTL companies plan to increase their training budgets by at least 20% over the next year

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67% of employees in the LTL industry feel they need additional digital training to keep up with industry demands

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60% of logistics companies acknowledge that reskilling drivers for electric and autonomous vehicles is a top priority

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50% of LTL firms are exploring virtual reality training programs for driver safety and operational procedures

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81% of logistics executives agree that continuous learning culture significantly impacts operational efficiency

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49% of logistics employees feel more engaged when provided with upskilling opportunities

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72% of LTL companies report that digital training improved safety compliance rates

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29% of logistics workers have experienced a skills gap due to rapid technological advancements in the last five years

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66% of logistics companies see upskilling as a key strategy for employee retention amid labor shortages

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36% of LTL drivers have accessed online training modules for safety refreshers during the pandemic

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80% of logistics training programs are now incorporating e-learning modules

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65% of LTL companies believe that reskilling drivers for green transportation is critical in meeting environmental regulations

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54% of logistics companies reported cross-training employees to handle multiple roles as an upskilling strategy

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73% of managers say that soft skills such as communication and problem-solving are undervalued but essential in logistics workforce development

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42% of LTL industry workers participated in digital skills training in the past year

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75% of logistics firms believe that upskilling is vital to adapting to supply chain disruptions

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65% of industry leaders see automation as an opportunity for workforce development through reskilling rather than job displacement

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69% of LTL companies report that ongoing training reduces operational errors

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48% of employees in the logistics industry have completed at least one formal upskilling course in the past year

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57% of logistics companies believe reskilling will help attract younger workers to the industry

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64% of drivers expressed interest in virtual reality simulators for safety and skill development

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88% of logistics executives agree that investing in employee development yields a measurable ROI

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35% of LTL companies have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling programs

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70% of employees believe they would stay longer at a company that invests in their continuous learning

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54% of logistics companies have adopted microlearning modules to enhance training efficiency

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76% of logistics workers report that digital skills training improved their performance in daily tasks

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65% of logistics companies consider reskilling drivers for electric vehicles a future priority

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58% of industry professionals believe that upskilling can significantly reduce driver turnover

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42% of logistics companies report a skills gap in data analytics, impacting decision-making

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78% of logistics recruiters say that upskilled candidates are more likely to be hired

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71% of LTL companies have implemented or plan to implement digital twin technology, necessitating workforce training

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55% of logistics employees pursuing upskilling report higher job satisfaction

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69% of logistics firms see reskilling as essential for integrating Internet of Things (IoT) in supply chain management

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63% of logistics trainees prefer learning through hands-on practical training combined with digital solutions

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45% of trucking companies increased their training hours for autonomous vehicle handling in the last year

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80% of logistics companies believe that ongoing upskilling enhances customer satisfaction through improved service quality

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33% of logistics workers have enrolled in online certification programs related to supply chain management

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59% of logistics and supply chain companies see a direct link between employee training and overall operational resilience

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53% of logistics companies are investing in AI-based training tools to support driver and warehouse personnel

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54% of logistics organizations plan to implement reskilling programs targeting urban and last-mile delivery drivers

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43% of logistics managers indicate that they have experienced increased productivity following team upskilling initiatives

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77% of logistics companies that have invested in upskilling reported a positive return on investment within two years

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58% of logistics industry professionals say that upskilling for digital transformation is more urgent than hiring new staff

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69% of logistics firms believe that upskilling reduces safety incidents in warehouses and transportation

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74% of industry leaders think that reskilling programs are essential for future-proofing their workforce against automation-driven disruptions

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60% of logistics employees reported increased confidence in their roles after participating in reskilling initiatives

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65% of logistics companies plan to partner with tech providers to deliver customized upskilling solutions

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58% of logistics teams utilize simulation-based training programs to teach complex handling procedures

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47% of logistics managers say their workforce needs reskilling in cybersecurity awareness, due to increased digital integration

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69% of logistics companies report that having a culture of continuous learning improves overall organizational agility

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35% of transportation companies collaborated with online platforms to facilitate employee upskilling

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77% of logistics employees require ongoing training to handle emerging technologies like blockchain, IoT, and AI

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55% of logistics firms use data analytics to identify specific upskilling needs within their workforce

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80% of logistics managers believe that reskilling drivers for electric and hybrid vehicles is critical for sustainability goals

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45% of LTL industry employees have participated in cross-functional training programs to increase flexibility

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69% of logistics companies view ongoing reskilling as key to reducing operational costs

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58% of logistics professionals think that digital skills training should be mandatory for all operational staff

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72% of industry leaders are investing in leadership development alongside upskilling initiatives

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52% of logistics companies have increased their use of gamification in training programs to boost engagement

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Key Highlights

78% of logistics companies are prioritizing upskilling and reskilling efforts to stay competitive
62% of LTL carriers report that skills gaps are impacting their operational efficiency
45% of LTL industry employees lack advanced digital skills necessary for modern logistics operations
68% of logistics firms increased their investment in employee training programs post-2020
54% of LTL carriers plan to implement AI and automation technology within the next 3 years, requiring reskilling of staff
72% of respondents believe that upskilling will be essential for adaptability in the ever-changing logistics landscape
40% of logistics managers report difficulty in finding qualified workers due to skill mismatches
83% of logistics companies with comprehensive upskilling programs report improved employee retention
55% of LTL companies plan to increase their training budgets by at least 20% over the next year
67% of employees in the LTL industry feel they need additional digital training to keep up with industry demands
60% of logistics companies acknowledge that reskilling drivers for electric and autonomous vehicles is a top priority
50% of LTL firms are exploring virtual reality training programs for driver safety and operational procedures
81% of logistics executives agree that continuous learning culture significantly impacts operational efficiency

With 78% of logistics companies prioritizing upskilling and reskilling efforts, the LTL industry is rapidly transforming to meet technological advancements and workforce challenges—making continuous learning more crucial than ever for maintaining competitiveness and operational efficiency.

Digital Transformation and Automation

48% of logistics managers feel only moderately prepared to lead digital transformation efforts

Digital Transformation and Automation Interpretation

With nearly half of logistics managers feeling only moderately prepared to lead digital transformation, the LTL industry faces a crucial wake-up call to accelerate upskilling and reskilling efforts or risk falling behind in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

59% of logistics organizations cite technological innovation as the driving force behind their upskilling initiatives
52% of LTL companies have adopted mobile learning solutions to facilitate training for drivers on the go

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With 59% of logistics firms ramping up their skills through tech-driven initiatives and over half embracing mobile learning for drivers, the LTL industry is clearly shifting gears toward a smarter, more flexible future—where staying connected and adaptable isn't just an option but a necessity.

Workforce Skills and Development

78% of logistics companies are prioritizing upskilling and reskilling efforts to stay competitive
62% of LTL carriers report that skills gaps are impacting their operational efficiency
45% of LTL industry employees lack advanced digital skills necessary for modern logistics operations
68% of logistics firms increased their investment in employee training programs post-2020
54% of LTL carriers plan to implement AI and automation technology within the next 3 years, requiring reskilling of staff
72% of respondents believe that upskilling will be essential for adaptability in the ever-changing logistics landscape
40% of logistics managers report difficulty in finding qualified workers due to skill mismatches
83% of logistics companies with comprehensive upskilling programs report improved employee retention
55% of LTL companies plan to increase their training budgets by at least 20% over the next year
67% of employees in the LTL industry feel they need additional digital training to keep up with industry demands
60% of logistics companies acknowledge that reskilling drivers for electric and autonomous vehicles is a top priority
50% of LTL firms are exploring virtual reality training programs for driver safety and operational procedures
81% of logistics executives agree that continuous learning culture significantly impacts operational efficiency
49% of logistics employees feel more engaged when provided with upskilling opportunities
72% of LTL companies report that digital training improved safety compliance rates
29% of logistics workers have experienced a skills gap due to rapid technological advancements in the last five years
66% of logistics companies see upskilling as a key strategy for employee retention amid labor shortages
36% of LTL drivers have accessed online training modules for safety refreshers during the pandemic
80% of logistics training programs are now incorporating e-learning modules
65% of LTL companies believe that reskilling drivers for green transportation is critical in meeting environmental regulations
54% of logistics companies reported cross-training employees to handle multiple roles as an upskilling strategy
73% of managers say that soft skills such as communication and problem-solving are undervalued but essential in logistics workforce development
42% of LTL industry workers participated in digital skills training in the past year
75% of logistics firms believe that upskilling is vital to adapting to supply chain disruptions
65% of industry leaders see automation as an opportunity for workforce development through reskilling rather than job displacement
69% of LTL companies report that ongoing training reduces operational errors
48% of employees in the logistics industry have completed at least one formal upskilling course in the past year
57% of logistics companies believe reskilling will help attract younger workers to the industry
64% of drivers expressed interest in virtual reality simulators for safety and skill development
88% of logistics executives agree that investing in employee development yields a measurable ROI
35% of LTL companies have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling programs
70% of employees believe they would stay longer at a company that invests in their continuous learning
54% of logistics companies have adopted microlearning modules to enhance training efficiency
76% of logistics workers report that digital skills training improved their performance in daily tasks
65% of logistics companies consider reskilling drivers for electric vehicles a future priority
58% of industry professionals believe that upskilling can significantly reduce driver turnover
42% of logistics companies report a skills gap in data analytics, impacting decision-making
78% of logistics recruiters say that upskilled candidates are more likely to be hired
71% of LTL companies have implemented or plan to implement digital twin technology, necessitating workforce training
55% of logistics employees pursuing upskilling report higher job satisfaction
69% of logistics firms see reskilling as essential for integrating Internet of Things (IoT) in supply chain management
63% of logistics trainees prefer learning through hands-on practical training combined with digital solutions
45% of trucking companies increased their training hours for autonomous vehicle handling in the last year
80% of logistics companies believe that ongoing upskilling enhances customer satisfaction through improved service quality
33% of logistics workers have enrolled in online certification programs related to supply chain management
59% of logistics and supply chain companies see a direct link between employee training and overall operational resilience
53% of logistics companies are investing in AI-based training tools to support driver and warehouse personnel
54% of logistics organizations plan to implement reskilling programs targeting urban and last-mile delivery drivers
43% of logistics managers indicate that they have experienced increased productivity following team upskilling initiatives
77% of logistics companies that have invested in upskilling reported a positive return on investment within two years
58% of logistics industry professionals say that upskilling for digital transformation is more urgent than hiring new staff
69% of logistics firms believe that upskilling reduces safety incidents in warehouses and transportation
74% of industry leaders think that reskilling programs are essential for future-proofing their workforce against automation-driven disruptions
60% of logistics employees reported increased confidence in their roles after participating in reskilling initiatives
65% of logistics companies plan to partner with tech providers to deliver customized upskilling solutions
58% of logistics teams utilize simulation-based training programs to teach complex handling procedures
47% of logistics managers say their workforce needs reskilling in cybersecurity awareness, due to increased digital integration
69% of logistics companies report that having a culture of continuous learning improves overall organizational agility
35% of transportation companies collaborated with online platforms to facilitate employee upskilling
77% of logistics employees require ongoing training to handle emerging technologies like blockchain, IoT, and AI
55% of logistics firms use data analytics to identify specific upskilling needs within their workforce
80% of logistics managers believe that reskilling drivers for electric and hybrid vehicles is critical for sustainability goals
45% of LTL industry employees have participated in cross-functional training programs to increase flexibility
69% of logistics companies view ongoing reskilling as key to reducing operational costs
58% of logistics professionals think that digital skills training should be mandatory for all operational staff
72% of industry leaders are investing in leadership development alongside upskilling initiatives
52% of logistics companies have increased their use of gamification in training programs to boost engagement

Workforce Skills and Development Interpretation

With 78% of logistics companies prioritizing upskilling amid skills gaps impacting efficiency and safety, it's clear that in the fast-evolving LTL industry, investing in human capital isn't just a smart move—it's becoming the freighted future, where continuous learning drives operational resilience and competitive edge.