Logistics Manager in Training – Fleet Operations

J.B. Hunt; Temperance (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Manager Trainee to learn fleet management, driver coordination, and load planning while ensuring safe, timely freight movement.

You will support compliance with DOT regulations and work with internal and external contacts to deliver accurate routing and performance reporting. The role covers payroll, Net-Revenue budgeting, driver coaching, and operational/financial reporting.

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 (customer) systems.
• Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring key performance indicators, and creating, maintaining and presenting customer specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face interactions at customer location.

Education

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

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Manager Trainee to learn fleet management, driver coordination, and load planning while ensuring safe, timely freight movement.

You will support compliance with DOT regulations and work with internal and external contacts to deliver accurate routing and performance reporting. The role covers payroll, Net-Revenue budgeting, driver coaching, and operational/financial reporting.