GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Transportation Industry Statistics

Transportation industry boosts skills with AI, VR, safety and digital training initiatives.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Digital literacy is now a mandatory part of driver training programs for 65% of transportation companies

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81% of logistics managers see data analytics training as critical for operational improvements

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72% of fleet operators see digital skills as critical to future fleet management

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Women represent 22% of the transportation workforce undergoing skill development programs as of 2023

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58% of transport and logistics training sessions incorporate augmented reality (AR) to simulate real-world scenarios

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49% of industry professionals believe that virtual training is as effective as in-person training

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66% of logistics companies offer certification programs for skills acquired through upskilling initiatives

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Virtual reality (VR) training can reduce driver training time by up to 30%

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65% of transportation companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years

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78% of logistics managers believe that ongoing training directly correlates with improved efficiency

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55% of transportation firms plan to implement AI-based training programs by 2025

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42% of truck drivers have reported gaining new skills through digital training platforms in 2022

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80% of cargo companies see upskilling as essential to meet evolving safety standards

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60% of transportation workers worldwide lack access to formal reskilling programs

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The global logistics workforce is projected to grow by 12% by 2030, partly due to reskilling initiatives

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70% of transportation companies report a skills gap in advanced vehicle maintenance skills

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Nearly 50% of transportation employees have participated in at least one upskilling program in the past year

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45% of logistics companies introduced virtual reality (VR) training for driver safety

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Only 35% of transportation managers feel prepared for automation-driven workforce changes

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Reskilling initiatives contributed to a 20% reduction in operational costs in some freight companies

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62% of transportation firms believe that AI and machine learning will require significant workforce reskilling

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58% of small transportation businesses lack the resources to implement comprehensive upskilling programs

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The number of transportation workers undergoing training via online platforms increased by 30% in 2022

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72% of logistics companies say that upskilling programs enhance employee retention

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Investment in reskilling in the transportation sector is projected to reach $10 billion globally by 2025

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The adoption of autonomous vehicles creates a demand for new skills, with 85% of industry leaders emphasizing this need

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53% of freight carriers plan to partner with tech firms to enhance reskilling efforts

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47% of transportation companies consider soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving, crucial for future workforce development

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68% of driver training programs now include modules on digital safety and cybersecurity

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54% of companies report a decrease in onboarding time after implementing digital upskilling platforms

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The North American logistics industry is investing over $3 billion annually in upskilling initiatives

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75% of transportation industry professionals say that reskilling is key to adapting to climate change regulations

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The percentage of fleet managers who received dedicated cybersecurity training increased from 22% in 2021 to 49% in 2023

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Over 60% of transportation startups prioritize upskilling their workforce as part of their growth strategy

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The global market for transportation training services is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% through 2027

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69% of transportation companies have reskilling programs specifically focused on sustainability practices

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The average time spent on upskilling per employee increased by 15% in 2023 across the transportation industry

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80% of transportation employers agree that reskilling helps meet the challenges of driver shortages

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55% of new hires in transportation are required to undertake specialized reskilling within their first 6 months

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70% of logistics firms have increased their training budgets by an average of 25% over the past two years

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67% of surveyed transportation companies believe that upskilling enhances safety performance across their fleet

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49% of logistics companies have integrated AI tools into their training modules to personalize learning pathways

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58% of transportation workers aged under 35 have participated in digital upskilling initiatives

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74% of companies report difficulty in attracting skilled workers, highlighting the importance of upskilling to fill talent gaps

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The adoption of electric vehicles in fleet management has increased the need for specialized technical training by 40%

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61% of transportation companies offer leadership development programs focused on upskilling managers

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54% of drivers express interest in reskilling programs that include digital skills and tech literacy

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The global transportation industry’s total reskilling investment is expected to reach $15 billion by 2028

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71% of transportation students in vocational training programs report increased employment prospects after upskilling

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43% of freight companies have adopted or plan to adopt blockchain technology, requiring new skills training for logistics personnel

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57% of logistics organizations have implemented continuous learning platforms to keep pace with industry changes

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69% of transportation companies report that upskilling has improved compliance with safety and regulatory standards

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The number of transportation professionals with upskilling certifications increased by 33% in the last year

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63% of transportation companies report that upskilling has helped reduce accidents and improve safety metrics

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Key Highlights

65% of transportation companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years
78% of logistics managers believe that ongoing training directly correlates with improved efficiency
55% of transportation firms plan to implement AI-based training programs by 2025
42% of truck drivers have reported gaining new skills through digital training platforms in 2022
80% of cargo companies see upskilling as essential to meet evolving safety standards
60% of transportation workers worldwide lack access to formal reskilling programs
The global logistics workforce is projected to grow by 12% by 2030, partly due to reskilling initiatives
70% of transportation companies report a skills gap in advanced vehicle maintenance skills
Nearly 50% of transportation employees have participated in at least one upskilling program in the past year
45% of logistics companies introduced virtual reality (VR) training for driver safety
Only 35% of transportation managers feel prepared for automation-driven workforce changes
Reskilling initiatives contributed to a 20% reduction in operational costs in some freight companies
62% of transportation firms believe that AI and machine learning will require significant workforce reskilling

As the transportation industry accelerates toward automation and sustainability, a compelling 80% of cargo companies now recognize that upskilling and reskilling initiatives are essential to meeting evolving safety standards, boosting efficiency, and filling critical talent gaps amid a projected global workforce growth of 12% by 2030.

Digital and Data Literacy

Digital literacy is now a mandatory part of driver training programs for 65% of transportation companies
81% of logistics managers see data analytics training as critical for operational improvements
72% of fleet operators see digital skills as critical to future fleet management

Digital and Data Literacy Interpretation

With digital literacy becoming an industry standard, transportation companies are steering their workforce toward data-driven roads, recognizing that skills in analytics and digital tools are now essential for navigating the future of logistics and fleet management.

Industry Challenges and Workforce Diversity

Women represent 22% of the transportation workforce undergoing skill development programs as of 2023

Industry Challenges and Workforce Diversity Interpretation

With women comprising only 22% of transportation workforce upskilling initiatives in 2023, the industry’s journey toward gender-balanced innovation is still miles behind, underscoring the urgent need to accelerate diversity’s drive for a smoother, more inclusive ride forward.

Training Methods and Certification

58% of transport and logistics training sessions incorporate augmented reality (AR) to simulate real-world scenarios
49% of industry professionals believe that virtual training is as effective as in-person training
66% of logistics companies offer certification programs for skills acquired through upskilling initiatives
Virtual reality (VR) training can reduce driver training time by up to 30%

Training Methods and Certification Interpretation

With 58% of transport training embracing AR and nearly half of pros endorsing virtual education as equally effective, the logistics industry is cruising toward a future where immersive technology not only accelerates skill development by up to 30% but also aims to deliver safer, more certified drivers—proof that the road ahead is indeed virtual and promising.

Workforce Skills and Reskilling Initiatives

65% of transportation companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling over the past two years
78% of logistics managers believe that ongoing training directly correlates with improved efficiency
55% of transportation firms plan to implement AI-based training programs by 2025
42% of truck drivers have reported gaining new skills through digital training platforms in 2022
80% of cargo companies see upskilling as essential to meet evolving safety standards
60% of transportation workers worldwide lack access to formal reskilling programs
The global logistics workforce is projected to grow by 12% by 2030, partly due to reskilling initiatives
70% of transportation companies report a skills gap in advanced vehicle maintenance skills
Nearly 50% of transportation employees have participated in at least one upskilling program in the past year
45% of logistics companies introduced virtual reality (VR) training for driver safety
Only 35% of transportation managers feel prepared for automation-driven workforce changes
Reskilling initiatives contributed to a 20% reduction in operational costs in some freight companies
62% of transportation firms believe that AI and machine learning will require significant workforce reskilling
58% of small transportation businesses lack the resources to implement comprehensive upskilling programs
The number of transportation workers undergoing training via online platforms increased by 30% in 2022
72% of logistics companies say that upskilling programs enhance employee retention
Investment in reskilling in the transportation sector is projected to reach $10 billion globally by 2025
The adoption of autonomous vehicles creates a demand for new skills, with 85% of industry leaders emphasizing this need
53% of freight carriers plan to partner with tech firms to enhance reskilling efforts
47% of transportation companies consider soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving, crucial for future workforce development
68% of driver training programs now include modules on digital safety and cybersecurity
54% of companies report a decrease in onboarding time after implementing digital upskilling platforms
The North American logistics industry is investing over $3 billion annually in upskilling initiatives
75% of transportation industry professionals say that reskilling is key to adapting to climate change regulations
The percentage of fleet managers who received dedicated cybersecurity training increased from 22% in 2021 to 49% in 2023
Over 60% of transportation startups prioritize upskilling their workforce as part of their growth strategy
The global market for transportation training services is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% through 2027
69% of transportation companies have reskilling programs specifically focused on sustainability practices
The average time spent on upskilling per employee increased by 15% in 2023 across the transportation industry
80% of transportation employers agree that reskilling helps meet the challenges of driver shortages
55% of new hires in transportation are required to undertake specialized reskilling within their first 6 months
70% of logistics firms have increased their training budgets by an average of 25% over the past two years
67% of surveyed transportation companies believe that upskilling enhances safety performance across their fleet
49% of logistics companies have integrated AI tools into their training modules to personalize learning pathways
58% of transportation workers aged under 35 have participated in digital upskilling initiatives
74% of companies report difficulty in attracting skilled workers, highlighting the importance of upskilling to fill talent gaps
The adoption of electric vehicles in fleet management has increased the need for specialized technical training by 40%
61% of transportation companies offer leadership development programs focused on upskilling managers
54% of drivers express interest in reskilling programs that include digital skills and tech literacy
The global transportation industry’s total reskilling investment is expected to reach $15 billion by 2028
71% of transportation students in vocational training programs report increased employment prospects after upskilling
43% of freight companies have adopted or plan to adopt blockchain technology, requiring new skills training for logistics personnel
57% of logistics organizations have implemented continuous learning platforms to keep pace with industry changes
69% of transportation companies report that upskilling has improved compliance with safety and regulatory standards
The number of transportation professionals with upskilling certifications increased by 33% in the last year
63% of transportation companies report that upskilling has helped reduce accidents and improve safety metrics

Workforce Skills and Reskilling Initiatives Interpretation

As the transportation industry gears up for autonomous vehicles and AI, a 2025 forecast of $15 billion in reskilling investments signals that staying on the road to innovation demands more than just a good driver—it requires a workforce constantly tuning up their skills to navigate change.