Logistics & Fleet Operations Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Memphis seeks a Manager Trainee to learn supervising a small driver group and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely freight movement and best-in-class service.

You will be trained on DOT compliance, driver and company policy adherence, and coordination with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight and loads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1 year managing transportation/logistics experience with relevant coursework
• Willingness to travel to account locations and work across multiple shifts
• DOT compliance awareness and ability to learn payroll/financial reporting tasks

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and carriers to support carrier setup and productivity
• Fill in for absent personnel and support fleet operations optimization
• Learn to train drivers and staff on internal and customer systems
• Assist in analyzing P&L and prepare customer reporting and financial analyses
• Manage load assignment, routing, and delivery monitoring to meet customer requirements
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive maintenance and safety-related issues
• Assist in scheduling, safety training, and driver safety communications

Skills

Driver management

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Logistics or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of related experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Memphis seeks a Manager Trainee to learn supervising a small driver group and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely freight movement and best-in-class service.

You will be trained on DOT compliance, driver and company policy adherence, and coordination with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight and loads.