Logistics Manager Trainee: Lead Driver Ops & Growth

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Midway, GA seeks a Manager Trainee to learn managing a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movement and superior customer service.

The role trains you to ensure DOT compliance and to coordinate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Transportation/Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Or GED with 1 year in management or logistics.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and carriers.
• Fill in for absent personnel on special projects related to fleet optimization.
• Train drivers and staff on systems and orientation.
• Maximize efficiency of fleet operations, measure KPIs, and present reporting.
• Manage yard, maintenance, and safety compliance for account equipment.
• Plan loads to ensure on-time delivery and meet customer requirements.

Skills

Travel willingness

Shift flexibility

Relocation willingness

Customer service

Education

Bachelors in Business Admin

Bachelors in Transportation

Bachelors in Supply Chain

GED/HS Diploma + 1y exp

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Midway, GA seeks a Manager Trainee to learn managing a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe and timely freight movement and superior customer service.

The role trains you to ensure DOT compliance and to coordinate with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight efficiently and accurately.