Manager Trainee
The Manager Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for learning to manage small driver teams and non-traditional shifts, ensuring safe and timely freight movement while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations. This role involves developing skills in fleet operations, driver and customer relationship management, financial and operational reporting, and safety enforcement to support efficient and profitable supply chain activities.
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.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Manager Trainee to be trained in fleet and operations management for a logistics & warehouse account in Cloverdale, TN. In this role you will learn to manage a small driver pool and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends), ensure safe and timely freight movement, assign loads, and deliver best-in-class customer service while maintaining DOT compliance.
- Learn to build and maintain positive working relationships with drivers and outside carriers to ensure smooth carrier setup and reduce turnover
- Support daily operations — assign loads, plan routes, monitor freight, and manage exceptions to meet on-time delivery targets
- Assist with personnel activities including orientation, training, and coaching of drivers and operations staff
- Learn to review and produce operational and financial reporting (KPIs, P&L analysis, invoicing) and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
- Support yard and equipment management: inspections, basic repairs, preventative maintenance scheduling, and coordination with maintenance teams
- Assist with driver safety programs, compliance enforcement, and documentation (accident reviews, counseling, DOT requirements)
- Fill in for absent staff and support special projects to optimize fleet performance and account profitability
- Participate in on-call rotations and travel to customer/account sites as needed
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field OR High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of relevant experience (management, logistics, account management, or equivalent military experience)
- Willingness to work multiple shifts including nights and weekends if required
- Willingness to travel to account/customer locations and regionally relocate depending on account assignment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship
Preferred qualifications
- Experience managing or training teams in a logistics, transportation, or operations environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed operational decisions
- Clear communicator with the ability to build relationships with drivers, clients, and internal teams
- Comfortable with data, KPI tracking, and creating reports to support operational and financial goals
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $68,867 per year (estimated). Actual starting pay may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location.
- This role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives based on profitability or volume in accordance with the company’s incentive plans.
- Benefits (for eligible full-time employees) may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation/sick), paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
Location & Employment Type
- Job location: Cloverdale, TN (on-site/travel as required)
- Employment type: Full-time (training program). Internship elements may apply per account needs.
Other details
- This position will include DOT compliance training and responsibilities for ensuring drivers meet regulatory requirements.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
- Job Opening ID: 00649669
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
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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