Logistics Manager-in-Training

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Washington.

You will learn to manage a small driver count, covering nights and weekends while ensuring safe, on-time freight movement and strong customer service. Training includes DOT compliance and driving a culture of safety. As you rotate through fleet operations, you will build relationships with drivers and carriers, gain budgeting and reporting experience, and support payroll, invoicing, and operational planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of related management/logistics experience.
• Willing to travel to account, customer, and company events when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to regionally relocate based on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure carrier setup.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations.
• Learn to train drivers and staff on internal and customer systems.
• Monitor and report KPI, and perform financial analysis for customers.
• Assist with inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, budgeting, invoicing, and reporting duties.
• Manage yard operations, maintenance scheduling, and safety issues.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues.
• Uphold safety culture with driver safety briefings and training.
• Plan loads and routes to ensure on-time service and meet customer requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Washington.

You will learn to manage a small driver count, covering nights and weekends while ensuring safe, on-time freight movement and strong customer service. Training includes DOT compliance and driving a culture of safety. As you rotate through fleet operations, you will build relationships with drivers and carriers, gain budgeting and reporting experience, and support payroll, invoicing, and operational planning.