Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to manage a small driver team, ensuring safe and timely freight movement while delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves training drivers, optimizing fleet operations, and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and be adaptable to various shifts, including nights and weekends. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance productivity and foster positive relationships with drivers and carriers.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Up to 4 years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a driver team and ensure safe freight movement.
• Train drivers and optimize fleet operations.
• Oversee administrative duties like payroll and documentation.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Decision-Making

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Job description

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing a small driver team and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends). The role involves ensuring safe and timely freight movement, load assignment, and delivering top-tier customer service. The incumbent will be trained to comply with DOT regulations and will oversee driver compliance and company policies, collaborating with internal and external contacts to plan, route, monitor, and deliver freight efficiently.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain positive relationships with drivers and outside carriers to facilitate carrier setup, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity.
2. Fill in for absent staff and participate in projects aimed at optimizing fleet operations and profitability.
3. Train and orient drivers and employees, including system training for internal and third-party (customer) systems.
4. Maximize fleet efficiency, analyze performance metrics, and prepare customer-specific reports and financial analyses.
5. Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in the market.
6. Perform administrative duties such as payroll, budget management, driver counseling, accident reviews, documentation, and invoicing.
7. Oversee yard operations, including equipment inspection, repairs, and coordinating maintenance.
8. Collaborate with drivers, customers, and staff to resolve service, routing, mechanical, and pay issues as they arise.
9. Promote a safety culture through daily messages, training, reviews, and policy enforcement to ensure DOT compliance.
10. Assign loads, plan routes, monitor freight movement, and manage exceptions to meet customer and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma/GED with up to 4 years of related experience; currently enrolled in degree programs with up to 2 years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree with flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends. Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of experience or equivalent.

Skills & Abilities include conflict resolution, analytical decision-making, adaptability, relationship building, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Starting pay factors include skills, education, experience, geography, and qualifications. The role may include bonuses and incentives based on performance and company profitability.

The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and holidays.

Education: GED or High School required; Bachelors in Business Administration or Communications preferred.

Work Experience: Entry-level management, transportation, or logistics experience.

Job Opening ID: 00589025