Logistics Leadership Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

is seeking a Manager Trainee in McDonough, GA to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and strong customer service. Under supervision, you will train to comply with DOT regulations, support driver performance, and coordinate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, and deliver freight and loads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/transportation/logistics or related field, or HS diploma with 1 year of related experience
• Willingness to travel to account locations and events
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends
• Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment
• Strong relationship-building and customer-service orientation
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure smooth setup and productivity
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability
• Assist with training and orientation of drivers and staff and use internal/customer systems
• Help maximize fleet efficiency, analyze performance, and present customer-specific reporting
• Gain knowledge of managing inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment
• Support administrative duties including payroll, budgets, invoices, and financial reports
• Assist with yard management, equipment checks, repairs, and coordinating maintenance
• Collaborate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and routing plans
• Maintain the company's safety culture and ensure DOT compliance
• Assist with load planning, routing, monitoring freight movement, and ETA adjustments

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

is seeking a Manager Trainee in McDonough, GA to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and strong customer service. Under supervision, you will train to comply with DOT regulations, support driver performance, and coordinate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, and deliver freight and loads.