Logistics Manager Trainee - Lead, Learn & Elevate

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Wisconsin. The role focuses on learning management of a small driver count, shifting schedules, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, on-time freight movement and excellent customer service.

You will train to oversee driver alignment, payroll support, budgeting, and reporting, while developing leadership skills and regional relocation flexibility as needed. This is an entry-level path with growth toward operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a high school diploma with 1 year of related experience.
• Willing to travel to account/customer locations as needed.
• Able to work multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends.
• Willingness to relocate regionally based on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build professional relationships with drivers and safe carriers.
• Fill in for absent personnel and support special fleet projects.
• Assist with training of drivers and internal/customer systems.
• Analyze and report on KPI performance and customer reporting.
• Assist with payroll, budgeting, invoicing, and financial reports.
• Support fleet maintenance coordination and safety initiatives.
• Coordinate load planning, routing, and on-time service to customers.

Skills

Team management

Travel willingness

Multi-shift adaptability

Relocation flexibility

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's in Transportation Logistics

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Management

GED (Required)

High School Diploma (Required)

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee in Wisconsin. The role focuses on learning management of a small driver count, shifting schedules, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, on-time freight movement and excellent customer service.

You will train to oversee driver alignment, payroll support, budgeting, and reporting, while developing leadership skills and regional relocation flexibility as needed. This is an entry-level path with growth toward operations leadership.