A perfect shipping hub within a one-day drive of 2/3 of the population of the United States, Henderson County has a variety of shipping options available. The convergence of rivers, railways, airlines and highways makes Northwest Kentucky a central location for logistics and planning. With CSX rail service, barges on the Ohio, Green, and Tradewater Rivers, and several airports both regional and international, it’s never been easier to have the world at your doorstep.
Our Logistics & Distribution Companies
Brenntag Mid-South | Columbia Sportswear | Warehouse Services Inc. (WSI) | |
M & M Trucking, Inc. | AmeriCold Logistics LLC | CTLC | Bluegrass Transport and Expeditor |
Our Companies
Warehousing & Storage
Than the US National Average
& Storage
Than the US National Average
(Long-Distance, Truckload)
Than the US National Average
Skills Training Pipeline

Henderson Community College
- Offers 2 Business Degree programs
- Annual average of 99 students graduating in the study area of Business
- Offers 1 Technology and Information Sciences Degree program
- Annual average of 27 students graduating in the study area of Technology and Information

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
- Offers 2 Logistics Degree programs
- Annual average of about 8 students graduating in the study area of Logistics

Murray State University
- Offers 2 Logistics Degree programs
- Annual average of about 2 students graduating in the study area of Logistics
Our Workforce
& Material Movers (Hand)
& Traffic Clerks
Tractor Operators
Logistics Companies in our Laborshed
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- 66 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
- 35 General Freight Trucking, Local
- 17 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
- 13 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
- 11 Freight Transportation Arrangement
- 4 Other Warehousing and Storage
- 2 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
- 2 Inland Water Freight Transportation
- 1 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
- 1 Transport Equipment/Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Wholesalers
- 53 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
- 21 General Warehousing and Storage
- 15 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 12 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- 5 Local Messengers and Local Delivery
- 3 Other Airport Operations
- 2 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- 2 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
- 1 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
- 66 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
- 53 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
- 35 General Freight Trucking, Local
- 21 General Warehousing and Storage
- 17 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
- 15 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 13 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
- 12 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- 11 Freight Transportation Arrangement
- 5 Local Messengers and Local Delivery
- 4 Other Warehousing and Storage
- 3 Other Airport Operations
- 2 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
- 2 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- 2 Inland Water Freight Transportation
- 2 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
- 1 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
- 1 Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
- 1 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
Logistics Companies vs US Average
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- 121% more Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
- 55% more General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
- 36% more Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
- 19% more Rail transportation
- 84% more General Warehousing and Storage
- 49% more Inland Water Freight Transportation
- 29% more Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
- 121% more Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
- 84% more General Warehousing and Storage
- 55% more General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
- 49% more Inland Water Freight Transportation
- 36% more Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
- 29% more Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
- 19% more Rail transportation
Skilled Labor in our Laborshed
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- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,439 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 2,931 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 2,078 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Admin Support Workers
- 1,556 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,149 Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 1,072 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 866 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 717 Machinists
- 613 Managers, All Other
- 521 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 372 Cost Estimators
- 331 Training and Development Specialists
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 285 Chief Executives
- 268 Admin Services Managers
- 242 Tire Repairers and Changers
- 224 Data Entry Keyers
- 188 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 155 Couriers and Messengers
- 150 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- 145 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 103 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 91 Engineers, All Other
- 69 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- 62 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
- 57 Locomotive Engineers
- 56 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 54 Rail Car Repairers
- 43 Cargo and Freight Agents
- 33 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants
- 32 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- 32 Riggers
- 26 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
- 23 Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- 19 Avionics Technicians
- 13 Traffic Technicians
- 11 Ship Engineers
- 10 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- 10 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- 10 Airfield Operations Specialists
- 10 Locomotive Firers
- 10 Transportation Security Screeners
- 3,928 General and Operations Managers
- 3,369 Customer Service Representatives
- 3,002 Secretaries and Admin Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,389 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 1,149 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 957 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 793 Billing and Posting Clerks
- 656 Supervisors of Transport/Material Moving Workers, Except Air Cargo Handling
- 550 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 483 Management Analysts
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 341 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 327 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- 315 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
- 285 Auto Body and Related Repairers
- 248 Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 237 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- 204 Auto and Watercraft Service Attendants
- 179 Labor Relations Specialists
- 165 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- 155 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- 148 Order Clerks
- 112 Logisticians
- 107 Conveyor Operators
- 98 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 78 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
- 68 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- 59 Sailors and Marine Oilers
- 57 Database Administrators
- 55 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 46 Commercial Pilots
- 35 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
- 32 Material Moving Workers, All Other
- 32 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 28 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 26 Transportation Inspectors
- 22 Transportation Workers, All Other
- 14 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 13 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 10 Transit and Railroad Police
- 10 Air Traffic Controllers
- 10 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
- 10 Motorboat Operators
- 10 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
- 4,984 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 3,928 General and Operations Managers
- 3,439 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 3,369 Customer Service Representatives
- 3,359 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 3,002 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- 2,931 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 2,617 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 2,078 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- 1,577 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 1,556 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- 1,389 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 1,343 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 1,149 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 1,149 Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 1,119 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 1,072 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 957 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 866 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- 793 Billing and Posting Clerks
- 717 Machinists
- 656 First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 613 Managers, All Other
- 550 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 521 Business Operations Specialists, All Other
- 483 Management Analysts
- 478 Industrial Engineers
- 477 Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 372 Cost Estimators
- 341 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 331 Training and Development Specialists
- 327 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- 317 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 315 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
- 285 Chief Executives
- 285 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 268 Administrative Services Managers
- 248 Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 242 Tire Repairers and Changers
- 237 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- 224 Data Entry Keyers
- 204 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
- 188 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 179 Labor Relations Specialists
- 170 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 165 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- 155 Couriers and Messengers
- 155 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- 150 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- 148 Order Clerks
- 145 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- 112 Logisticians
- 110 Crane and Tower Operators
- 107 Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- 103 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 98 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 91 Engineers, All Other
- 78 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
- 69 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- 68 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- 62 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
- 59 Sailors and Marine Oilers
- 57 Locomotive Engineers
- 57 Database Administrators
- 56 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 55 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 54 Rail Car Repairers
- 46 Commercial Pilots
- 43 Cargo and Freight Agents
- 35 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
- 33 Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants
- 32 Material Moving Workers, All Other
- 32 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- 32 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 32 Riggers
- 28 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 26 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
- 26 Transportation Inspectors
- 23 Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- 22 Transportation Workers, All Other
- 19 Avionics Technicians
- 14 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 13 Traffic Technicians
- 13 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 11 Ship Engineers
- 10 Transit and Railroad Police
- 10 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
- 10 Air Traffic Controllers
- 10 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
- 10 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
- 10 Airfield Operations Specialists
- 10 Motorboat Operators
- 10 Locomotive Firers
- 10 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other
- 10 Transportation Security Screeners
Skilled Labor Vs US Average
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- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 152% more Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 77% more Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 59% more Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 53% more Labor Relations Specialists
- 48% more Rail Car Repairers
- 42% more Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 38% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 36% more Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
- 30% more Machinists
- 29% more Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 21% more General and Operations Managers
- 18% more Cost Estimators
- 17% more Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- 15% more Locomotive Engineers
- 13% more Supervisors of Transport/Material Moving Workers, Except Air Cargo Handling
- 11% more Billing and Posting Clerks
- 10% more Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- 6% more Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- 3% more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 1% more Couriers and Messengers
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 161% more Conveyor Operators
- 83% more Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 77% more Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 63% more Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 55% more Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 53% more Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 44% more Tire Repairers and Changers
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 33% more Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 29% more Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 22% more Auto Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 18% more Auto and Watercraft Service Attendants
- 17% more Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 14% more Traffic Technicians
- 12% more Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 10% more Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- 7% more Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 4% more Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
- 3% more Locomotive Firers
- 1% more Sailors and Marine Oilers
- 338% more Machine Feeders and Offbearers
- 191% more Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 165% more Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 161% more Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- 152% more Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 83% more Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 78% more Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other, Including Team Assemblers
- 77% more Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
- 77% more Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- 77% more First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 68% more Crane and Tower Operators
- 63% more Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- 59% more Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- 55% more Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
- 53% more Labor Relations Specialists
- 53% more Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
- 48% more Rail Car Repairers
- 44% more Tire Repairers and Changers
- 42% more Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 41% more Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 38% more First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 36% more Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 36% more Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
- 33% more Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 30% more Machinists
- 29% more Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- 29% more Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- 26% more Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 25% more Industrial Engineers
- 22% more Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- 21% more General and Operations Managers
- 21% more Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 18% more Cost Estimators
- 18% more Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
- 17% more Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- 17% more Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 15% more Locomotive Engineers
- 14% more Traffic Technicians
- 13% more First-line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 12% more Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 11% more Billing and Posting Clerks
- 10% more Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- 10% more Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- 7% more Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 6% more Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- 4% more Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
- 3% more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- 3% more Locomotive Firers
- 1% more Couriers and Messengers
- 1% more Sailors and Marine Oilers
Growth Occupations
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- 88% Riggers
- 44% Sailors and Marine Oilers
- 37% Logisticians
- 33% Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- 32% Auto and Watercraft Service Attendants
- 28% Industrial Engineers
- 25% Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- 24% Transportation Inspectors
- 21% Commercial Pilots
- 19% Training and Development Specialists
- 14% Management Analysts
- 13% Managers, All Other
- 12% Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- 11% Customer Service Representatives
- 8% First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 8% Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- 7% Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- 6% Assemblers and Fabricators (Other, Including Team)
- 4% Tire Repairers and Changers
- 3% Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- 3% First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- 1% Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 1% Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
- 53% Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- 42% Rail Car Repairers
- 37% Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 32% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 30% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 27% Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 25% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 23% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 20% General and Operations Managers
- 16% Machinists
- 14% Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 12% Avionics Technicians
- 11% Secretaries and Admin Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- 9% Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
- 8% Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- 7% Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- 6% Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 5% Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 3% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 3% Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- 2% Admin Services Managers
- 1% Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- 1% Packers and Packagers, Hand
- 53% Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- 42% Rail Car Repairers
- 37% Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- 32% Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- 30% Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- 27% Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- 25% Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- 23% Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- 20% General and Operations Managers
- 16% Machinists
- 14% Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- 12% Avionics Technicians
- 11% Secretaries and Admin Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- 9% Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
- 8% Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- 7% Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- 6% Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
- 5% Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
- 3% Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- 3% Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- 2% Admin Services Managers
- 1% Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
- 1% Packers and Packagers, Hand