Manager Trainee
Core
Learn to manage a small driver count and non-traditional shifts, ensuring safe and timely freight movement, load assignment, and customer service while maintaining DOT compliance.
Role type
Entry-level manager trainee (transportation/logistics)
Builds
Fleet operations and profitability
Domain
Transportation/Logistics
Required skills
DOT regulations compliance, fleet operations management, driver training and orientation, financial analysis, inventory management, equipment maintenance coordination, load planning and routing, conflict resolution, P&L analysis, customer service
Preferred skills
Team management experience, conflict resolution, analytical decision-making, adaptability, relationship building
Technologies
Internal and third-party customer systems, payroll systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Train and orient drivers and employees, optimize fleet operations and profitability, manage inventory and assets, perform administrative duties like payroll and budget management, manage yard equipment and maintenance, resolve service and routing issues, maintain safety culture and DOT compliance, assign loads and monitor freight movement
