Logistics & Fleet Management Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Gunter (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Texas invites applications for a Manager Trainee in Supply Chain.

You will learn to manage a small driver count, optimize fleet operations, plan routes, and ensure DOT compliance while delivering best-in-class customer service. The program emphasizes cross-functional training, risk management, and leadership development, with opportunities to advance within the company. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, and willingness to travel to account

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field, and/or equivalent military experience
• Willing 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
• Experience managing a team is preferred
• Ability to analyze situations and reach decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Ability to meet/exceed driver needs and provide excellent service
• Ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas clearly
• Ability to recognize and resolve organizational or process problems

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and safe outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up and productivity
• Fill in for absent personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability
• Learn to train and orient drivers and internal staff and systems
• Maximize fleet efficiency and profitability and develop KPI-driven reporting for customers
• Manage yard operations, maintenance and repairs to ensure safety and availability
• Plan, route, and monitor freight movement to meet customer requirements and handle exceptions

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict management

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Logistics

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Texas invites applications for a Manager Trainee in Supply Chain.

You will learn to manage a small driver count, optimize fleet operations, plan routes, and ensure DOT compliance while delivering best-in-class customer service. The program emphasizes cross-functional training, risk management, and leadership development, with opportunities to advance within the company. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, and willingness to travel to account