Logistics & Fleet Operations Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Van Buren (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented trainee to learn management of a small driver count and variable shifts, including nights and weekends. You will help plan and move freight safely while learning DOT compliance and payroll-related tasks.

You will build driver relationships, support scheduling, and contribute to KPI tracking and reporting, with opportunities to grow into a supervisory role in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of management/transportation 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 make productive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and external carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on special projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to train and orient drivers and employees including internal and third-party systems.
• Assist in improving fleet efficiency and profitability, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis.
• Gain knowledge to manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.

Skills

Team management

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Client relations

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented trainee to learn management of a small driver count and variable shifts, including nights and weekends. You will help plan and move freight safely while learning DOT compliance and payroll-related tasks.

You will build driver relationships, support scheduling, and contribute to KPI tracking and reporting, with opportunities to grow into a supervisory role in a dynamic logistics environment.