Fleet Operations Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Modesto, CA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and delivering best-in-class customer service.

You will be trained to ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver performance, and support planning, routing, and loads with internal and external contacts, gaining hands-on experience in fleet operations and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with up to 4 years of education/experience and pursuing degree programs
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with ability to work across multiple shifts (nights/weekends)
• Willingness to travel to account/customer/company events as applicable
• Strong analytical and reporting skills on P&L, budgets, and performance metrics

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safe, outside carriers
• Fill in for absent personnel and support fleet operations profitability
• Train in personnel management and driver orientation
• Manage yard and preventive maintenance coordination with maintenance
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and scheduling
• Ensure DOT compliance and safety programs are followed
• Assist with payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting

Skills

Fleet management

DOT compliance

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

J.B. Hunt in Modesto, CA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and delivering best-in-class customer service.

You will be trained to ensure DOT compliance, oversee driver performance, and support planning, routing, and loads with internal and external contacts, gaining hands-on experience in fleet operations and profitability.