Logistics Manager Trainee: Fleet & Driver Ops

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Manager Trainee in Chicago, IL, to learn management of a driver team and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends. You'll ensure safe, timely movement of freight, load assignment, and high-quality customer service while training for DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include driver relations, payroll-related duties, operations optimization, and reporting. The role offers growth into management with relocation possibilities across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or HS diploma with related experience.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company events.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage a small driver count and non-traditional shifts.
• Assist with load planning, routing, and delivering freight.
• Support payroll, budgeting, and driver counseling tasks.
• Maintain DOT compliance and safety culture.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and internal staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Team management

Flexibility

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year management/transportation experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. seeks a Manager Trainee in Chicago, IL, to learn management of a driver team and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends. You'll ensure safe, timely movement of freight, load assignment, and high-quality customer service while training for DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include driver relations, payroll-related duties, operations optimization, and reporting. The role offers growth into management with relocation possibilities across locations.