Manager Trainee
Core
Train to manage a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, ensuring safe and timely freight movement, load assignment, and customer service.
Role type
Entry-level manager trainee (transportation/logistics)
Builds
Fleet operations, driver compliance, and customer service
Domain
Transportation/Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DOT regulations compliance, fleet operations management, driver training and orientation, financial analysis, P&L management, inventory management, equipment maintenance coordination, load planning and routing, conflict resolution, safety culture enforcement
Preferred skills
Team management experience, conflict anticipation and resolution, situational analysis and decision making, adaptability, client/vendor relationship management
Technologies
Internal and third-party customer systems, payroll systems, operational and financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers; Fill in for absent personnel and work on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations; Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and employees; Become proficient in maximizing efficiency of fleet operations and profitability; Learn to perform administrative duties such as payroll, budget management, and financial reporting; Learn to manage yard including inspecting equipment and coordinating maintenance; Learn to work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues; Learn to maintain the Company's safety culture; Learn to assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement
