Logistics Operations Trainee — Fast-Track to Supervisors

Central Transport; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport is launching its flagship Operations Management Trainee Program designed for recent graduates. Over 16 weeks, trainees receive hands-on training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and at terminals across our nationwide network, with a January 2027 start for December 2026 graduates.

Starting pay is $55,000 base salary with weekly reimbursements for meals and fuel, plus hotel and travel covered by the company during the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Interest in Transportation, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts within a 50-hour week.
• Open to travel during the program and relocation after training.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of the structured training program and learn all aspects of linehaul, city dispatch, inbound, outbound and HUB operations.
• Develop knowledge to plan daily resource utilization for efficient operations.
• Learn on-the-job safety to foster safe handling and loading of hazardous materials.
• Understand the company operational model, policies, and procedures.
• Complete department indicators and contribute to process and procedure changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Relocation willingness

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Central Transport is launching its flagship Operations Management Trainee Program designed for recent graduates. Over 16 weeks, trainees receive hands-on training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and at terminals across our nationwide network, with a January 2027 start for December 2026 graduates.

Starting pay is $55,000 base salary with weekly reimbursements for meals and fuel, plus hotel and travel covered by the company during the program.