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

This Manager Trainee role is an entry-level training position for a logistics and fleet operations environment. You will be trained to manage a small driver population and non-traditional shifts (including nights/weekends), ensure safe and timely freight movement, assign loads, and deliver strong customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Learn to plan, route, assign, monitor, and track freight to meet customer requirements and on-time delivery expectations.
• Assist with driver setup, onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching to support safety and retention.
• Support DOT compliance and safety programs, including daily and monthly safety communications and training.
• Participate in yard and equipment checks; coordinate maintenance and basic repairs as required.
• Support administrative tasks: payroll assistance, invoicing, P&L analysis, reporting, and resolving pay or accessorial issues.
• Fill in for absent staff and contribute to projects that improve fleet efficiency and profitability.
• Work with internal teams, drivers, carriers, and customers to resolve service, routing, and mechanical issues — including on-call support when needed.

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Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to enable timely operations and reduce turnover.
• Monitor performance metrics, create and present customer-specific reports, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Help manage inventory, assets, and driver assignment to balance equipment across the market.
• Assist with driver counseling, accident reviews, documentation, and enforcement of company policies.
• Support scheduling of preventive maintenance and ensure safety-related mechanical issues are addressed promptly.
• Execute load planning and re-routing when exceptions occur, adjusting ETAs and communicating with stakeholders.

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Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Combination of education, training, or up to 4 years equivalent experience may be considered.
• Eligible candidates may be currently enrolled and working toward a degree (up to 2 years) or hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts (including nights and weekends) and travel to account or customer locations when needed.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 1+ year of relevant experience in logistics, transportation, or fleet operations.
• Exposure to supply chain, dispatch, or driver/customer-facing roles.

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Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with drivers, customers, and peers.
• Problem-solving and good judgment under changing conditions.
• Ability to analyze operational or financial data and make recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and administrative capabilities.

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Compensation

• Expected starting pay: $48,400 – $60,500 per year. Factors that may affect starting pay include skills, education, experience, geography, and other job-related qualifications.
• This role may be eligible for annual bonuses or incentives in accordance with company plans.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits subject to applicable eligibility rules, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and short-/long-term disability
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time) and paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Additional role- and location-specific benefits may apply

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.