Logistics Manager Trainee — Driver Operations

J.B. Hunt; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Manager Trainee in Georgia to learn managing drivers and coordinating freight while ensuring DOT compliance. You will support load planning, carrier setup, and customer service, working across shifts including nights and weekends.

Ideal candidates bring a business or logistics background, willingness to travel, and adaptability to evolving operations. This entry-level program offers growth within the supply chain and transportation field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company events as needed.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Regionally relocate dependent on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage a small driver count and optimize fleet operations.
• Build professional relationships with drivers and external carriers.
• Help with payroll, budgeting, and reporting duties as trainee.
• Plan loads, route freight, and monitor movement to meet customer needs.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team management

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Manager Trainee in Georgia to learn managing drivers and coordinating freight while ensuring DOT compliance. You will support load planning, carrier setup, and customer service, working across shifts including nights and weekends.

Ideal candidates bring a business or logistics background, willingness to travel, and adaptability to evolving operations. This entry-level program offers growth within the supply chain and transportation field.