Fleet Operations Management Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Joliet, IL is seeking an entry-level role focused on learning the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts. You will support safe, timely freight movement, load assignment, and outstanding customer service while training to meet DOT regulations.

You will build carrier relationships, assist with payroll, budgeting, and open-channel communications with drivers and customers to optimize operations and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, or 1 year of management/transportation experience.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer and company event locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Willingness to regionally relocate dependent on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and outside carriers to support onboarding and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and participate in projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to train drivers and staff on internal and third-party systems.
• Assist in measuring KPIs and creating reporting and financial analyses for customers.
• Help manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll and budget-related administrative duties and resolve pay issues.
• Assist with yard management, equipment checks, repairs, and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and plan routes.
• Contribute to safety culture through communications, training, and policy enforcement.
• Assist with load planning to ensure on-time service and meet customer requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Bachelor's: Supply Chain Management

Job description

J.B. Hunt in Joliet, IL is seeking an entry-level role focused on learning the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts. You will support safe, timely freight movement, load assignment, and outstanding customer service while training to meet DOT regulations.

You will build carrier relationships, assist with payroll, budgeting, and open-channel communications with drivers and customers to optimize operations and profitability.