Manager Trainee

Job Description

Manager Trainee, May 2027 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, relocation-required role at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a leading transportation and logistics provider. This position is crucial for developing future leaders who will ensure the efficient, safe, and compliant movement of freight, maintaining the high standards of customer service and operational excellence that define our organization. The role offers a comprehensive training ground for individuals ready to commit to regional relocation and develop core management skills within our dynamic operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Relocation required; travel expected
• Pay: $50700–$69400 yearly
• Team: Works with drivers, customers, and internal personnel
• Mission: Learn to ensure safe and timely freight movement, manage driver compliance, and provide best-in-class customer service.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Driver & Carrier Relations: Learn to cultivate and sustain positive professional relationships with drivers and reliable outside carriers, aiming to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity.
• Fleet Optimization: Become proficient in maximizing the efficiency and profitability of fleet operations, including making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement and measuring key performance indicators.
• Freight & Load Management: Learn to assign loads, plan, route, and monitor freight movement to ensure safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, while managing exceptions and driver adjustments.
• Compliance & Safety: Learn to uphold the Company’s safety culture through daily safety messages, briefings, and training, enforcing company policies to ensure DOT compliance and safety requirements are met.
• Operational Administration: Learn to execute essential administrative duties such as payroll management, driver counseling, accident reviews, analyzing P&L statements, and creating operational or financial reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field; or a High School Diploma/GED for those with relevant experience. This is an Early Career position.
• Experience: One year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience is required if not holding a Bachelor’s degree.
• Skills:
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively at individual, group, or situational levels.
• Strong analytical skills to accurately assess situations and make productive, informed decisions.
• High adaptability to changing environments and operational demands.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Effective communication skills to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas accurately through various mediums.
• Bonus: Prior experience leading or managing a team.