Logistics Leadership Trainee: Drive Fleet Operations

J.B. Hunt; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and providing best-in-class customer service. This role will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and will be responsible for all drivers' compliance and company regulations while coordinating with internal and external contacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover, and maximize ongoing productivity.
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability.
• Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party systems.
• Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring KPIs, and creating customer reporting and financial analysis.
• Learn to manage yard including equipment checks, maintenance coordination, and ensuring scheduled preventative maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Fleet operations

Payroll knowledge

Education

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

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of management/transportation experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and providing best-in-class customer service. This role will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and will be responsible for all drivers' compliance and company regulations while coordinating with internal and external contacts.