Trucking contractor demographics and statistics in the US
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Trucking contractor gender statistics
14.1% of trucking contractors are women and 85.9% of trucking contractors are men.
- Male, 85.9%
- Female, 14.1%
Trucking contractor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.9% |
| Female | 14.1% |
Trucking contractor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$99,334
Female income
$99,582
Trucking contractor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in trucking contractor positions over time. Currently, 14.1% of trucking contractors are female.
Trucking contractor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2011 | 88.02% | 11.98% |
| 2012 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2013 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2014 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2015 | 83.78% | 16.22% |
| 2016 | 85.99% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2018 | 86.21% | 13.79% |
| 2019 | 83.67% | 16.33% |
| 2020 | 84.89% | 15.11% |
| 2021 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
Trucking contractor related jobs gender ratio
We compared trucking contractors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Trucking Contractor | 86% | 14% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Trucking contractor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among trucking contractors is White, which makes up 59.3% of all trucking contractors. Comparatively, 18.2% of trucking contractors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.6% of trucking contractors are Black or African American.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Trucking contractor race
| Trucking contractor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Trucking contractor race and ethnicity over time
See how trucking contractor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Trucking contractor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.27% | 11.13% | 4.27% | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 67.11% | 11.26% | 4.81% | 14.78% |
| 2012 | 68.01% | 11.16% | 3.68% | 15.21% |
| 2013 | 68.13% | 10.26% | 4.89% | 14.49% |
| 2014 | 69.18% | 10.65% | 4.42% | 13.73% |
| 2015 | 67.03% | 11.03% | 4.44% | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 66.84% | 11.44% | 4.13% | 15.63% |
| 2017 | 66.02% | 10.85% | 4.67% | 16.38% |
| 2018 | 66.88% | 9.56% | 4.45% | 17.25% |
| 2019 | 66.05% | 10.34% | 5.05% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 64.80% | 10.42% | 4.80% | 15.92% |
| 2021 | 59.31% | 11.59% | 6.21% | 18.15% |
Trucking contractor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino trucking contractors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american trucking contractors have the lowest average salary at $96,010.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $99,581 |
| White | $100,758 |
| Black or African American | $96,010 |
| Asian | $99,341 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $101,063 |
Average trucking contractor age
See how the average age of trucking contractors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Trucking contractor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 44.5 |
| White | 46 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 48 |
| Asian | 44 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Trucking contractor age breakdown
The average age of trucking contractors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the trucking contractor population.
Trucking contractor age breakdown
| Trucking Contractor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Trucking contractor educational attainment
The most common degree for trucking contractors is high school diploma, with 39% of trucking contractors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 39%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Trucking contractors by degree level
| Trucking contractor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 39% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Trucking contractor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, trucking contractors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,668 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, trucking contractors earn a median annual income of $104,485 compared to $93,021 for trucking contractors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,668 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $90,068 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,485 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,021 |
Trucking contractor employment statistics
Company size where trucking contractors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where trucking contractors work.
Trucking contractor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Trucking contractor jobs by industry
The most common industries for trucking contractors are transportation, retail and manufacturing.
Trucking contractor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 35% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Media | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
Trucking contractor turnover and employment statistics
Trucking contractor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for trucking contractors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trucking contractor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Trucking contractor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.25% |
| 2011 | 7.50% |
| 2012 | 5.72% |
| 2013 | 5.11% |
| 2014 | 3.21% |
| 2015 | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 3.54% |
| 2021 | 4.63% |
Average trucking contractor tenure
The average trucking contractor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 trucking contractors resumes in Zippia's database.
Trucking contractor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Trucking contractor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of trucking contractors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Chief | 4.78% | 46,235 |
| Trucking Contractor | 5.19% | - |
| Operational Review Sergeant | 10.51% | 9,894 |
| Information Services Vice President | 11.01% | 141,655 |
| Director Of Global Sourcing | 11.39% | 24,222 |
| Leadership Development Program Manager | 17.60% | 116,518 |
| Program Manager/Human Resources | 17.78% | 106,891 |
Similar trucking contractor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Chief | 4.78% | 46,235 |
| Operational Review Sergeant | 10.51% | 9,894 |
| Information Services Vice President | 11.01% | 141,655 |
| Director Of Global Sourcing | 11.39% | 24,222 |
| Leadership Development Program Manager | 17.60% | 116,518 |
| Program Manager/Human Resources | 17.78% | 106,891 |
Foreign languages spoken by trucking contractors
- Spanish, 60.0%
- French, 40.0%
Trucking contractor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| French | 40.0% |