Logistics Manager Trainee: Fleet Operations & Safety

J.B. Hunt; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Manager Trainee who will learn to manage a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movement and exceptional customer service.

The program trains you to comply with DOT regulations, manage driver performance, routing, load planning, and profitability, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles as you gain experience and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field, and/or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Willingness to regional relocate dependent on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up and maximize productivity.
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and work on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and employees and assisting with internal and third party systems.
• Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and recommending continuous improvement and presenting customer reports and financial analysis.
• Learn to manage yard and maintenance scheduling to keep equipment safe and in good condition.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Transportation/Logistics

High School Diploma/GED with 1 year experience

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Manager Trainee who will learn to manage a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movement and exceptional customer service.

The program trains you to comply with DOT regulations, manage driver performance, routing, load planning, and profitability, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles as you gain experience and drive continuous improvement.