About Careertakes

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Manager Trainee to learn day-to-day fleet and operations management for logistics accounts in Commerce, CA. This is an entry-level leadership development role focused on freight movement, DOT compliance, load assignment, driver support, and continuous improvement of regional operations.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn to manage a small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends) to ensure safe, on-time freight movement.
• Support load planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery activities to meet customer requirements.
• Be trained on DOT and company compliance for drivers and equipment.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers, third‑party carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Assist with driver training and orientation, and support use of customer and internal systems.
• Participate in yard and equipment checks and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Support administrative duties including payroll, invoicing, P&L review, and other operational reporting.
• Cover absent personnel and support special projects aimed at improving fleet efficiency and profitability.
• Participate in safety culture activities: daily safety messages, driver briefings, and quarterly training.

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Responsibilities

• Assign loads, plan routes, and monitor shipments — adjust driver ETAs and respond to freight exceptions.
• Support driver compliance reviews, accident reviews, and driver counseling processes.
• Collect and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis when required.
• Help manage inventory, assets and driver assignments to balance equipment in the market.
• Recommend process improvements using KPI tracking and operational metrics.
• Coordinate with maintenance and vendors to ensure safety-related mechanical issues are resolved promptly.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field — OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of relevant experience (management, transportation/logistics, account management, business administration), or equivalent military experience.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends when needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer/account locations and regionally relocate based on account assignment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a team or supervising staff.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve operational or process problems.
• Comfort building productive relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting pay range: $53,000 - $66,200 per year. Factors affecting offer: skills, education, experience, geography, and qualifications.
• This role may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives in accordance with company plans.
• Benefits for eligible full-time roles may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation & sick), parental leave options, and paid holidays.

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Location & Travel

• Work location: Commerce, CA (on-site and regional travel as required).
• Travel to customer and company events may be required.
• Shifts may include nights and weekends based on account needs.

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Other Details

• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

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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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