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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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a large, national provider in the logistics and transportation space focused on safe, timely freight movement and career development. This Manager Trainee role offers hands-on experience across fleet operations, routing, DOT compliance, and driver management — with structured training, clear career paths, and competitive benefits.

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What You’ll Do

Under supervision you will be trained to support and manage a small driver pool and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends). Key responsibilities include:

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to ensure reliable capacity and minimize turnover
• Support load assignment, routing, and monitoring to ensure safe, on-time delivery
• Assist with DOT compliance, driver safety programs, and enforcement of company safety policies
• Learn personnel management tasks including onboarding, training, performance counseling, and payroll-related duties
• Help manage yard operations (equipment checks, basic repairs coordination, maintenance scheduling)
• Perform administrative and financial support tasks such as invoicing, basic P&L review, reporting, and resolving pay issues
• Support continuous improvement efforts by tracking KPIs, preparing reports, and making operational recommendations
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on special projects that optimize fleet or account operations
• Be available for regional travel to account and customer locations when required

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with ≥1 year of experience in management, logistics, account management, or equivalent military experience
• Willingness to work multiple shifts (including nights/weekends) as required by account assignment
• Willingness to regionally relocate dependent on account assignment
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (this role is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship)

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience managing or supervising a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-changing operations environment
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with drivers, customers, and vendors
• Experience or familiarity with DOT regulations, routing, or fleet operations
• Prior internship or hands-on logistics experience is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay shown in source posting: $49,806 (estimated)
• Starting salary may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications
• May be eligible for annual bonus/incentives based on account profitability or volumes
• Typical benefits (subject to eligibility): medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation/sick), parental leave, and paid holidays

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: San Antonio, TX
• Employment type: Full-time; Internship classification may apply per client posting
• Travel: Regional travel to customer/account sites may be required

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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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