March 2026 • Industry Profile
Industry Profile: TD&L
The Chicago region is a national leader in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TD&L), strategically located at the center of the country and anchoring U.S. supply chains through unmatched rail, highway, air, and inland port connectivity as a global crossroads for moving goods, freight, and people at scale.
The industry is supported by modernized logistics networks, e-commerce, and automation, while providing diverse jobs and training pipelines.
Read about why Chicagoland is a national TD&L leader in our Industry Profile: Transporation, Distribution & Logistics - updated March 2026.