Manager Trainee – Dedicated Operations

Company Overview

It takes more than great drivers to keep J.B. Hunt Transport at the leading edge of transportation logistics. Our success is the result of the innovation and intelligence of our people, who not only run the operation, but are crucial to its support. We hire leaders; we train and encourage them to lead; and the resulting success speaks for itself.

We know that to be the best, you have to hire the best.  So, we hire exceptional talent, provide effective training and development opportunities and challenge our people to excel.  If you are looking to be a leader in your field and if you want to be surrounded by the best in their chosen fields, then J.B. Hunt is the place for you. 

Position Summary

J.B. Hunt Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS) specializes in the design, development, and execution of customized supply chain solutions.  We help our customers move their freight more effectively, and we manage the operation for them.

In DCS, we understand our customers' business needs, and deliver the right combination of people, assets and ideas that make a measurable bottom-line difference.

As a Manager Trainee, you will learn the responsibilities and functions performed by an Account Manager and Operations Supervisor through on the job training.  This training program, which typically lasts 3 – 6 months, will prepare you to effectively handle the day-to-day operations at a dedicated account.  Successful completion of this training program will result in a promotion into our Operations Supervisor position.  The environment is challenging, fast-paced, and very rewarding!

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and supervise a group of drivers


• Monitor and train drivers to promote company safety culture


• Route or pre-plan delivery of freight to ensure on-time service.


• Become involved in the financial analysis as it relates to the specific profit-and-loss statements.


• Monitor compliance with safety and Department of Transportation regulations


• Coordinate with maintenance support personnel to manage service of all account equipment


• Reduce driver turnover by utilizing JB Hunt’s Driver Dedicated program


• Other duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements

• 4 year degree with minimum G.P.A. of 2.7 or…


• 3 years previous management/supervisory experience or…


• 3 years experience with J.B. Hunt


• Willing and able to relocate within assigned region upon completion of training


• Must have great organizational skills and the ability to multi task


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications


• Willing to work flexible hours

EEO Statement

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

M/F/D/V, Drug Screen Required.