Logistics & Fleet Manager Trainee

jbhunt; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; 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

paid time off

six weeks of paid maternity leave

two weeks paid parental leave

six paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Williamsport, MD is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count, including nights and weekends, and ensure safe, timely freight movement.

You will be trained on DOT compliance, payroll, and driving operations while coordinating with customers and drivers to optimize routes and service. The role emphasizes developing leadership skills, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience in fleet operations, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer and event locations.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and safe outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and on projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to train drivers and employees including onboarding and system usage.
• Become proficient in maximizing efficiency, measure KPIs, and present client reporting and financial analysis.
• Gain knowledge to manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, budget management, and analysis of P&L and pay issues.
• Learn to manage yard operations, inspections, repairs, and coordinate with maintenance.
• Work with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and plan routes.
• Maintain safety culture with driver safety messages and training; ensure DOT compliance.
• Assign loads, plan routes, monitor freight movement to meet on-time service.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

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

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Williamsport, MD is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count, including nights and weekends, and ensure safe, timely freight movement.

You will be trained on DOT compliance, payroll, and driving operations while coordinating with customers and drivers to optimize routes and service. The role emphasizes developing leadership skills, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience in fleet operations, with opportunities to