Logistics & Fleet Management Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn fleet management, driver relations, and operational planning across shifts.

Training emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and customer service excellence. The role covers payroll, budget awareness, reporting, and coordination with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure on-time freight movement and cost efficiency. This entry level path offers hands-on experience in fleet operations, data analysis, and career growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company event locations.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Willingness to regionally relocate depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe outside carriers to ensure seamless carrier setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees and/or customers.
• Maximize efficiency of fleet operations, measure KPIs, and present customer reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market.
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, budgets, driver counseling, and invoicing.
• Manage yard operations and coordination with maintenance for safety-related issues.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration/Management

GED

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree: Supply Chain Management

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn fleet management, driver relations, and operational planning across shifts.

Training emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and customer service excellence. The role covers payroll, budget awareness, reporting, and coordination with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure on-time freight movement and cost efficiency. This entry level path offers hands-on experience in fleet operations, data analysis, and career growth within a