Logistics Manager Trainee: Fleet & Operations Growth

J.B. Hunt; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and providing best-in-class customer service. This role includes DOT compliance training, payroll and budgeting exposure, and collaboration with drivers, carriers, and internal staff to plan, route, monitor, and deliver loads while supporting continuous improvement and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Willing to travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe outside carriers.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to supervise training and orientation of drivers and employees, including systems support.
• Assist in maximizing fleet efficiency, measuring KPIs, and presenting customer-specific reporting and financial analysis.
• Gain knowledge of inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, budgeting, driver counseling, and pay issue resolution; create operational/financial reports.
• Manage yard operations, maintenance scheduling, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and plan routes.
• Maintain safety culture with driver safety messages, trainings, and policy enforcement.

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, ensuring safe and timely movement of freight and providing best-in-class customer service. This role includes DOT compliance training, payroll and budgeting exposure, and collaboration with drivers, carriers, and internal staff to plan, route, monitor, and deliver loads while supporting continuous improvement and safety