Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Tracy, California, seeks a Manager Trainee to learn the essentials of driver management, load planning, and safe, timely freight movement under general supervision.

You’ll train to ensure DOT compliance, manage relationships with drivers and carriers, and support fleet operations from scheduling to reporting, with opportunities for growth. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with up to 4 years of equivalent education/experience and training; enrolled toward degree programs.
• Willing to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to account, customer, and company event locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe carriers for carrier setup and productivity.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on special projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train and orient drivers and staff on internal and third-party systems.
• Maximize efficiency of fleet operations and propose continuous improvements with KPIs and reporting.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to Balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, Net-Revenue budget management, driver counseling, accident reviews, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Manage yard operations, maintain equipment, coordinate maintenance and safety fixes.
• Collaborate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service issues and plan routing.
• Maintain safety culture with daily driver safety messages, training, and DOT compliance activities.
• Assign loads, plan routes, monitor freight movement, manage exceptions, and adjust ETAs.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Relationship building

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title:Manager TraineeDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:CaliforniaCity:TracyFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position is responsible for learning the management of a small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends), ensuring safe and timely movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best-in-class customer service. This position will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. They are responsible for all drivers' compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivityFill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitabilityLearn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systemsBecome proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability and making recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring key performance indicators, and creating, maintaining and presenting customer specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face interactions at customer locationGain knowledge on how to manage inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in marketLearn to perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, analyzing P&L statements, invoicing and/or creating operational or financial reportsLearn to manage yard including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts (like mud flaps), completing repairs, etc., and coordinating with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety related mechanical issues are fixed for account equipment (as required)Learn to work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay related issues, etc., as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on callLearn to maintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being metLearn to assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing freight exceptions and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the roadQualifications:Minimum Qualification:High School Diploma/GED with up to 4 years of equivalent education, experience, and training AND/currently enrolled and working towards degree program(s) with up to 2 years or equivalent education, experience, and training AND/OR Bachelor’s degree with ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed. Must be willing to travel to account, customer, & company event locations when applicable.Preferred Qualification:Bachelor’s plus 1 year of or equivalent education, experience and trainingSkills & Abilities:Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation levelAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to adapt to changing environmentsEstablish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peersAbility to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect mannerEffective communication skillsAbility to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.The expected starting pay for this position is between $46,200.00 - $69,300.00.This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Business Administration, Customer Service/Account Manager, Management-Entry Level, Transportation/LogisticsCertifications:Job Opening ID:00645019 Manager Trainee (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.