Logistics & Fleet Operations Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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 coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely movement of freight and high-level customer service.

The program trains you to comply with DOT regulations, manage payroll-related tasks, allocate loads, monitor performance, and develop reporting for customers. This role offers hands-on experience in fleet operations and profitability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, or Supply Chain is required.
• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of relevant experience acceptable.
• Experience in managing teams and coordinating across functions.
• Ability to work nights and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build relationships with drivers and safe carriers to ensure seamless carrier setup.
• Fill in for absent staff and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train drivers and staff on internal systems and onboarding processes.
• Analyze KPIs and prepare customer-specific reporting and financial analyses.
• Assist in yard management, repairs coordination, and maintenance scheduling.
• Plan loads, routes, and monitor freight to meet customer on-time requirements.

Skills

Team management

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely movement of freight and high-level customer service.

The program trains you to comply with DOT regulations, manage payroll-related tasks, allocate loads, monitor performance, and develop reporting for customers. This role offers hands-on experience in fleet operations and profitability improvements.