2027 Cross-Industry Compensation Study:
Driver and Warehouse Positions Edition
The survey will open in January 2027.
The Cross-Industry Compensation Study: Driver and Warehouse Positions Edition provides distributor members with comprehensive, up-to-date compensation benchmarks for driver and warehouse positions across the wholesale distribution industry. Developed in partnership with Industry Insights, an independent research and analytics firm, the study helps companies evaluate their compensation practices, compare wages against industry peers, and make informed decisions to attract and retain a skilled workforce.
With competition for qualified drivers and warehouse employees continuing to challenge employers, understanding how compensation compares across the industry is an important part of workforce planning. This study provides practical insights into pay practices, staffing levels, recruiting and retention trends, and the impact of rising labor costs. By benchmarking compensation against other distribution companies, organizations can identify opportunities to strengthen their pay strategies and remain competitive in the labor market.
This edition is offered in addition to the Cross-Industry Compensation & Benefits Study, which covers executive and employee compensation and fringe benefits.
Benefits of Participation
With the Cross-Industry Compensation Study: Driver and Warehouse Positions Edition, companies can evaluate their compensation against other wholesale distribution organizations, with results presented across several industry and company-level data aggregations (where sample sizes allow). The study examines company characteristics and workforce trends alongside position-specific compensation data, providing valuable context for understanding industry pay practices and identifying areas for improvement.
Participants receive:
- Industry Benchmarking Report
Access comprehensive industry data and compare compensation practices across wholesale distribution companies and relevant industry segments. - Customized Company Compensation Report
Receive a confidential report comparing your company's compensation data against relevant industry benchmarks and similar survey respondents. - Downloadable Excel Data Tables
Access an Excel workbook of key aggregate data and additional industry comparisons to support more in-depth analysis. - Interactive Online Reporting Tool
Interact with the data using an intuitive, searchable platform that allows filtering and customized comparisons.
Importance of Participating
Broad participation is essential to producing meaningful and reliable benchmarking data. The more companies that contribute information, the stronger the comparisons become for the entire wholesale distribution industry.
By participating, your organization helps build a comprehensive dataset that reflects the compensation practices and workforce challenges facing distributors today. In return, participating companies receive a confidential Company-Specific Compensation Report, placing their own compensation figures alongside relevant industry averages and comparable organizations.
Business owners, HR professionals, and operations leaders can use the findings to evaluate pay practices, identify workforce challenges, and make more informed staffing and compensation decisions.
Questions?
Questions regarding this study can be directed to:
CDA: Lauren Herbert; (703) 208-1640
Industry Insights: comp@industryinsights.com; (614) 389-2100
Independent & Confidential Research
This study is conducted by Industry Insights, Inc., an independent third-party research firm serving trade and professional associations since 1980. All survey responses are submitted directly to Industry Insights and are kept strictly confidential. Individual company data are not shared with sponsoring associations or any other third party. Only aggregated results are reported.