Logistics Operations Leadership Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Richland, WA seeks an entry-level logistics supervisor to learn managing a small driver count and coordinating routes for safe, on-time freight movement with excellent customer service.

The role trains you in DOT compliance, payroll basics, driver coaching, and fleet optimization, with growth into management. Travel and shift flexibility are required across multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field; OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Willing to travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Willingness to regionally relocate dependent on account assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and carriers for new carrier setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and participate in special projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to train drivers and staff on internal and third-party systems.
• Assist in planning, routing, and monitoring freight movement to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Team management

Multiple shifts

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

Bachelors: Transportation Logistics

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Bachelors: Supply Chain Management

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Richland, WA seeks an entry-level logistics supervisor to learn managing a small driver count and coordinating routes for safe, on-time freight movement with excellent customer service.

The role trains you in DOT compliance, payroll basics, driver coaching, and fleet optimization, with growth into management. Travel and shift flexibility are required across multiple accounts.