Logistics & Fleet Leadership Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Tracy, California, seeks a Manager Trainee to learn the essentials of driver management, load planning, and safe, timely freight movement under general supervision.

You’ll train to ensure DOT compliance, manage relationships with drivers and carriers, and support fleet operations from scheduling to reporting, with opportunities for growth. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with up to 4 years of equivalent education/experience and training; enrolled toward degree programs.
• Willing to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to account, customer, and company event locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe carriers for carrier setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on special projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train and orient drivers and staff on internal and third-party systems.
• Maximize efficiency of fleet operations and propose continuous improvements with KPIs and reporting.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to Balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, Net-Revenue budget management, driver counseling, accident reviews, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Manage yard operations, maintain equipment, coordinate maintenance and safety fixes.
• Collaborate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and plan routing.
• Maintain safety culture with daily driver safety messages, training, and DOT compliance activities.
• Assign loads, plan routes, monitor freight movement, manage exceptions, and adjust ETAs.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Relationship building

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

J.B. Hunt in Tracy, California, seeks a Manager Trainee to learn the essentials of driver management, load planning, and safe, timely freight movement under general supervision.

You’ll train to ensure DOT compliance, manage relationships with drivers and carriers, and support fleet operations from scheduling to reporting, with opportunities for growth. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving across shifts, including nights and weekends.