Logistics Manager Trainee - Fleet & Operations

jbhunt; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

is seeking a Manager Trainee in Conroe, TX to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service. You will train to comply with DOT regulations, manage driver compliance and company policies, and collaborate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight and loads while developing reporting and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent military experience.
• Willing to travel to account locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and carriers to ensure set-up and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations.
• Learn personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and employees.
• Develop reporting and financial analysis for customer locations and monitor KPI performance.
• Gain knowledge to manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform administrative duties including payroll, budget management, and invoicing.
• Assist with yard management, maintenance coordination, and safety compliance.
• Work with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and routing problems.
• Maintain safety culture through driver safety messages and trainings.
• Plan loads, route and monitor freight movement to meet on-time delivery goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Multi-shift work

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Conflict resolution

Communication

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 in Conroe, TX to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service. You will train to comply with DOT regulations, manage driver compliance and company policies, and collaborate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight and loads while developing reporting and financial