Logistics Manager in Training

J.b.-Hun; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Six weeks maternity leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service. You will be trained to ensure DOT compliance and manage drivers, routes, and yard operations while collaborating with internal and external contacts to optimize planning, routing, and delivery of loads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in logistics-related field.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company event locations.
• 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 carriers.
• Fill in for absent personnel and on special projects to optimize fleet operations.
• Train and orient drivers and internal staff on systems and processes.
• Plan and monitor freight moves, ensure DOT compliance, and provide customer service.

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.

is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service. You will be trained to ensure DOT compliance and manage drivers, routes, and yard operations while collaborating with internal and external contacts to optimize planning, routing, and delivery of loads.