About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Manager Trainee to learn and execute day-to-day fleet and account operations for regional logistics assignments in Chicago, IL. This entry-level management role will train you to manage small driver counts and non-traditional shifts, ensure DOT compliance, assign loads, monitor freight movement, and deliver excellent customer service while developing into an operations leader.

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Key Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to support onboarding, reduce turnover, and sustain productivity
• Assist with daily load assignment, route planning, and monitoring to deliver safe, on-time service
• Support driver compliance with DOT and company rules, including documenting incidents, conducting accident reviews, and maintaining safety programs
• Perform administrative tasks such as payroll support, invoicing, P&L review assistance, and operational reporting
• Help manage yard operations: inspect equipment, coordinate maintenance, and ensure vehicle readiness
• Participate in driver training, monthly safety briefings, and other safety culture activities
• Fill in for absent personnel and contribute to special projects that optimize fleet operations and profitability
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve service issues, ETA changes, and accessorial pay or routing issues

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field — OR —
  • High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience
• Willingness to work multiple shifts including nights and weekends if required
• Willingness to travel to customer and account locations and to regionally relocate based on account assignment
• Able to pass customary background checks and meet DOT-related requirements

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising or managing a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and support continuous improvement recommendations
• Effective communicator across diverse audiences (drivers, customers, vendors, internal teams)
• Ability to adapt to changing operational environments and priorities

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting pay range: $52,409 - $63,400 per year (actual pay offered may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors)
• This role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives per company plans
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Chicago, IL (onsite/regionally assigned accounts)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Typical schedule: May include nights, weekends, and on-call coverage depending on account needs

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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