Logistics Manager in Training

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Manager Trainee, May 2027, to learn managing a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely freight movement and excellent customer service.

You will be trained in DOT compliance, load planning, routing, monitoring, and delivering freight and loads with internal and external contacts. This entry-level leadership program emphasizes driver coordination, payroll and budgeting tasks, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS with 1 year of management/transportation experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Willingness to regionally relocate dependent on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive 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 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.
• Maximize efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and make recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring KPIs, and presenting reports at customer locations.
• Learn to manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market.
• Learn administrative duties such as payroll, budget management, driver counseling, and invoicing.

Education

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

High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Manager Trainee, May 2027, to learn managing a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely freight movement and excellent customer service.

You will be trained in DOT compliance, load planning, routing, monitoring, and delivering freight and loads with internal and external contacts. This entry-level leadership program emphasizes driver coordination, payroll and budgeting tasks, and reporting.