Manager Trainee Spring 2027

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Denver (CO); 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

maternity and parental leave

paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager Trainee Spring 2027 in Denver, CO.

The role supports learning to manage a small driver count, ensure safe, on-time freight movement, and uphold DOT compliance. You will interact with drivers, carriers, and internal teams to plan, route, monitor, and deliver shipments. The position requires a bachelor's degree or high school with relevant experience, willingness to travel, and ability to work nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 1 year of management/logistics experience.
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company events.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights/weekends and relocation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build positive relationships with drivers and external carriers to set up new carriers and maximize productivity.
• Cover for absent staff and support special projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Train drivers and staff on systems and provide orientation.
• Analyze KPIs and present customer-specific reports and financial analyses at customer locations.
• Manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market.
• Assist with payroll, Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling, invoicing, and reporting.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Shift flexibility

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

GED/High School Diploma

Equivalent military experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Manager Trainee Spring 2027

Department: Supply Chain

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Colorado

City: Denver

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job 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.

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 productivity
• Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability
• Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systems
• Become 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 location
• Gain knowledge on how to manage inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in market
• Learn 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 reports
• Learn 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 call
• Learn 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 met
• Learn 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 road

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or related field, and/or equivalent military 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing a team Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment Ability to adapt to changing environments Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems Prior intern experience

Starting Pay

The expected starting pay range for this role is between $50,700.00 to $63,400.00

Employment Eligibility

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

• 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
• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID

00643864 Manager Trainee Spring 2027 (Open)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

We welcome high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team.

Company Overview

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.

Contact

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