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
Manager Trainee (Supply Chain/Transportation)
Builds
Fleet operations, driver productivity, and customer service delivery
Domain
Transportation/Logistics
Required skills
DOT compliance, fleet operations management, driver training and orientation, financial analysis, inventory management, administrative duties, safety culture enforcement, load planning and routing
Preferred skills
Team management, conflict resolution, decision making, adaptability, client/vendor relationship management, problem solving
Technologies
Internal and third-party customer systems, P&L statements, operational and financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with drivers and carriers; fill in for absent personnel; train and orient drivers and employees; maximize fleet efficiency and profitability; manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments; perform administrative duties like payroll and budget management; manage yard equipment and maintenance; resolve service and routing issues; maintain safety culture and enforce policies; assign loads and monitor freight movement
