Logistics & Fleet Ops Trainee

jbhunt; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Six weeks of paid maternity leave

Six paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn and manage driver counts, schedules including nights/weekends, and ensure safe, timely freight movement with strong customer service. Training will cover DOT compliance and compliance with company policies.

The role focuses on loading plans, carrier relations, and performance reporting while developing leadership and operational skills for future advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, or HS diploma with 1 year in management/logistics.
• Willingness to travel to account locations.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends and relocate regionally.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and carriers to set up new carriers and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to train drivers and staff and assist with customer systems.
• Develop reporting and financial analyses for customers and internal use.
• Assist in yard management, equipment maintenance coordination, and safety compliance.
• Plan, route, and monitor freight to meet customer requirements and driver ETAs.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Adaptability

Relationship building

Communication

Driver/operational needs understanding

Problem solving

Education

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

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn and manage driver counts, schedules including nights/weekends, and ensure safe, timely freight movement with strong customer service. Training will cover DOT compliance and compliance with company policies.

The role focuses on loading plans, carrier relations, and performance reporting while developing leadership and operational skills for future advancement.