Logistics Operations Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; 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

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Manager Trainee in California to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe, timely freight movement and outstanding customer service.

You will be trained to comply with DOT regulations, oversee driver compliance, and coordinate with internal/external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight, with a focus on continuous improvement and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1 year management/transportation experience with related field acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel to account, customer, and company events as applicable.
• Willingness to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends.
• Willingness to regionally relocate based on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain relationships with drivers and safe carriers to ensure new carrier setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and assist with projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train drivers and staff, including onboarding with internal and customer systems.
• Assist in analyzing P&L statements, invoicing, and preparing operational/financial reports.

Skills

Leadership potential

Customer service

Multi-shift availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Transportation Logistics/Supply Chain

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Manager Trainee in California to learn the management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, including nights and weekends, while ensuring safe, timely freight movement and outstanding customer service.

You will be trained to comply with DOT regulations, oversee driver compliance, and coordinate with internal/external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight, with a focus on continuous improvement and reporting.