Logistics Manager Trainee — Fleet Operations Leader

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Conroe, TX is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, ensuring safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service.

You will train to comply with DOT regulations, manage driver compliance, and coordinate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver loads while developing reporting and financial analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, OR GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Willingness to travel to account locations and regionally relocate as needed.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build relationships with drivers and safe carriers to optimize setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent staff and support fleet operations projects.
• Learn personnel management including training drivers and using internal/customer systems.
• Plan, route, and monitor loads to meet on-time service and customer requirements; analyze P&L and reporting.
• Assist with payroll, budget management, and financial reporting.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

GED (Required)

High School Diploma (Required)

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Conroe, TX is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, ensuring safe and timely freight movement and top-tier customer service.

You will train to comply with DOT regulations, manage driver compliance, and coordinate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver loads while developing reporting and financial analysis skills.