Manager Trainee Spring 2027
The Manager Trainee role at Confidential Client is a full-time position focused on learning to manage small driver fleets and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, timely freight movement and compliance with DOT regulations. The trainee will develop skills in driver and fleet management, customer service, operational and financial reporting, and safety enforcement, preparing to optimize fleet operations and profitability through hands-on experience and training.
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.
Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Manager Trainee (Spring 2027) to learn and support fleet and account management for logistics operations in Lowell, AR. This entry-level leadership position will be trained on DOT compliance, driver and carrier relations, load planning, and basic P&L and operational reporting. The role may include non-traditional shifts (nights/weekends), regional travel, and potential regional relocation depending on account assignment.
What You’ll Do
- Learn to manage a small driver group and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends) to ensure safe, on-time freight movement.
- Support load assignment, routing, monitoring, and delivery to meet customer requirements.
- Train with DOT compliance procedures and enforce company safety policies for drivers and equipment.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with drivers, carriers, and customers to minimize turnover and maximize productivity.
- Assist with driver onboarding, training, orientation and support for internal and third-party systems.
- Help maintain yard and equipment readiness: inspect, coordinate maintenance, and arrange repairs when needed.
- Perform administrative tasks under supervision: payroll support, incident/accident reviews, filing/documentation, and invoicing.
- Support reporting and analysis: monitor KPIs, create and present customer-specific reports, and recommend improvements.
- Fill in for absent personnel and support special projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
- Respond to service issues, routing conflicts, mechanical problems, and accessorial pay issues, including on-call responsibilities when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce DOT and company safety compliance for drivers and equipment.
- Assign loads, plan routes, and manage freight exceptions and ETA adjustments.
- Assist with Net-Revenue budget tracking and basic P&L analysis.
- Work directly with customers on-site as needed for reporting and operational reviews.
- Train and coach drivers and staff to maintain service and safety standards.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain (preferred) OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 1 year of relevant experience (management, transportation/logistics, account management) or equivalent military experience.
- Willingness to work across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to travel to customer, account, or company event locations; regional relocation may be required depending on assignment.
- This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience supervising or managing a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions in changing environments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
- Ability to analyze operational data and make recommendations for improvements.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment and supporting on-call needs when required.
Compensation & Benefits
Estimated pay (from source): $54,358 per year (estimated). Factors such as skills, education, experience, and geography may affect starting pay. This position may be eligible for annual bonus or incentives per company plans.
Benefits for full-time employees may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off (vacation and sick time) commensurate with tenure
- Six weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid parental leave
- Six paid holidays annually
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Lowell, AR (on-site / regional travel)
- Employment type: Full-time, Contractor, Internship (per source post); actual employment classification will be confirmed during hiring.
Recruiting process & candidate notes
- Careertakes will support the screening and selection process as the third-party recruiter for Confidential Client. Typical next steps include phone screen, virtual or in-person interviews, and background checks as required by the client.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please let us know during the process if you need an accommodation.
- This posting follows applicable US hiring laws for roles listed in Arkansas.
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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