Logistics Manager in Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Six weeks maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Franklin Park, IL to learn and support fleet operations, driver management, and customer service. The role focuses on safe, timely freight movement, carrier coordination, and compliance with DOT regulations.

The program covers budgeting, reporting, and ongoing improvements, with opportunities to lead loads planning, routing, and performance analysis across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Or High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of management/ transportation/ logistics experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends; willingness to regionally relocate.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees.
• Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for continuous improvement with KPIs and reporting.
• Gain knowledge on managing inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market.
• Perform administrative duties such as payroll, budgeting, driver counseling, and invoicing.
• Manage yard operations including inspection, maintenance scheduling and repairs.

Education

Business Administration

Transportation/Logistics

Supply Chain

GED

High School

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Franklin Park, IL to learn and support fleet operations, driver management, and customer service. The role focuses on safe, timely freight movement, carrier coordination, and compliance with DOT regulations.

The program covers budgeting, reporting, and ongoing improvements, with opportunities to lead loads planning, routing, and performance analysis across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.