Transportation Management Trainee

4 weeks ago

Sumner, Washington, United States J.B. Hunt Transport Full time

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for learning the management of small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts, ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best-in-class customer service. The role will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and is 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:

  • 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.
  • Fulfill responsibilities for absent or unavailable personnel and participate in special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability.
  • Develop skills in personnel management, including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees, as well as the training and assistance with internal and third-party systems.
  • Gain proficiency in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability, 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 locations.
  • Learn to manage inventory, assets, customer pools, and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in the market.
  • 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.
  • Manage the yard, including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts, 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).
  • 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.
  • Maintain the Company's safety culture, including 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.
  • 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 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 training

The expected starting pay for this position is between $44,100.00-$66,000.00.

Skills & Abilities:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications

Work Experience:

Management-Entry Level, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID:

Manager Trainee, May 2025 Start (Evergreen) (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling

  • Truck Driver Trainee

    4 weeks ago

    Sumner, Washington, United States McLane Company Full time

    Job SummaryA Truck Driver Trainee at McLane Company is responsible for learning the essential functions of the Driver job, including accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.Key...

  • Trucking Career Opportunity with Competitive Salary and Benefits

    4 weeks ago

    Sumner, Washington, United States J.B. Hunt Transport Full time

    Are you a motivated and safety-focused individual looking for a rewarding career in trucking? J.B. Hunt Transport offers an exciting opportunity for Semi-Local Truck Drivers to join our team.In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting goods across the country, working closely with our experienced driver trainers to develop your skills and...

  • Driver, Trainee Component

    2 months ago

    Sumner, United States McLane Company, Inc. Full time

    A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver. * Pay Rate while in training: $62,400 to...

  • Driver Trainee Component, CDL-A Required

    3 weeks ago

    Sumner, United States McLane Company Full time

    Description A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver. Pay Rate while in training: $62,400...

  • Driver Trainee Component, CDL-A Required

    2 months ago

    Sumner, United States McLane Company Full time

    A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver. Pay Rate while in training: $62,400 to $100,000...

  • Transportation Area Manager II

    5 months ago

    Sumner, United States Amazon.com Services LLC Full time

    At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our...

  • Program Manager, Non-Sort Strategy, AMXL Packaging Strategy

    5 months ago

    Sumner, United States Amazon.com Services LLC Full time

    Amazon is looking for a Program Manager with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional and technology projects and programs across multiple verticals. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior...

  • Freight/Logistics Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Sumner, United States Spherion Full time

    Spherion - JobID: 44408941 [Warehouse Associate / Freight Handler] As a Logistics Coordinator at Spherion, you'll: Coordinate all inbound and outbound shipments; Manage inventory levels and ensure accurate tracking of products; Communicate with vendors and carriers to schedule deliveries; Analyze transportation costs and negotiate rates with suppliers;...

  • Yard Driver CDL A Required

    1 week ago

    Sumner, United States McLane Company Full time

    Description This position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded trailers. McLane promotes earning, learning, and living a great life. We are a team, and we want to work with you. So here's the details: Schedule Sunday...

  • Home Provider

    3 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in: Crawford County, IA Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to state funding) and own or rent your home. For...

  • Home Provider

    3 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to state funding) and own or rent your home.  Limited availability in the Des Moines and surrounding Metro...

  • Mobile Technician III

    3 weeks ago

    SUMNER, United States Penske Truck Leasing Full time

    4000A 142nd Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390 Exciting New Road Tech Program! Position Summary: Penske Mobile Technician III will generally assist in the repair and diagnosis of major components or remove/replace major components at the direction of the PFM Asset Supervisor. Expectations include the ability to perform preventive maintenance...

  • Mobile Technician III

    4 weeks ago

    SUMNER, United States Penske Truck Leasing Full time

    4000A 142nd Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390 Exciting New Road Tech Program! Position Summary: Penske Mobile Technician III will generally assist in the repair and diagnosis of major components or remove/replace major components at the direction of the PFM Asset Supervisor. Expectations include the ability to perform...

  • Specialized Home Provider

    1 week ago

    sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in: Pottawattamie County, IA; Must know American Sign Language (ASL) Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to...

  • Home Provider

    3 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in the Co. Bluffs, IA area without children in the home Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to state funding)...

  • Home Provider

    3 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in: Linn County, IA Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to state funding) and own or rent your home. For...

  • Specialized Home Provider

    1 week ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in: Pottawattamie County, IA; Must know American Sign Language (ASL) Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to...

  • Specialized Home Provider

    4 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in: Pottawattamie County, IA; Must know American Sign Language (ASL) Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $80,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Iowa (due to...

  • Home Provider

    3 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $33,000 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Illinois (due to state funding) and own or rent your home. (Only available in the following counties: Boone, Fulton, Ford,...

  • Home Provider

    3 days ago

    Sumner, United States Mosaic Full time

    We are currently seeking home providers in: Wahoo, NE Are you looking for a meaningful work opportunity in your home? Become a Host Home / Shared Living provider with Mosaic at Home®! Average annual income of $76,800 (federally tax-free) plus room & board. You must reside in the state of Nebraska (due to state funding) and own or rent your home. For nearly...

  • Per Diem Direct Support Professional-Kent Area

    3 weeks ago

    Sumner, United States Redwood Family Care Network Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChanging Lives Shaping The FutureJob Title:  Direct Support Professional Job Area:  Kent AreaJob Shift: Varies  Job Schedule: Per-Diem  Mission Statement:Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental...

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor

    3 weeks ago

    Sumner, United States Martin-Brower Full time

    Responsibilities: Pay Transparency Statement:? The compensation philosophy reflects the Companys reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. ?This role may also be eligible to...