Manager Trainee Spring 2027
The Manager Trainee role at Confidential Client involves learning to manage small driver teams and non-traditional shifts to ensure safe, timely freight movement and compliance with DOT regulations. The position focuses on developing skills in fleet operations, customer service, driver and equipment management, and financial and administrative duties to optimize operational efficiency and profitability.
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
Under general supervision, you will be trained to manage a small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends) to ensure the safe and timely movement of freight. Day-to-day responsibilities include load assignment, routing, monitoring freight movement, and maintaining compliance with DOT and company policies while delivering best-in-class customer service.
- Learn to build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to enable smooth carrier set-up and reduce turnover
- Assist with driver training, orientation, and use of internal and customer systems
- Assign loads and plan routes; monitor freight movement and manage freight exceptions and ETAs
- Support inventory, asset management, and assignment of drivers to balance equipment in-market
- Perform administrative tasks such as payroll support, invoicing, P&L review assistance, and operational reporting
- Coordinate yard operations and preventative maintenance scheduling with maintenance teams
- Respond to service issues, mechanical problems, and accessorial pay questions as they occur
- Participate in the company safety culture: daily safety messages, monthly briefings, quarterly training, and enforcement of safety policies
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related experience (management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management), or equivalent military experience
- Willingness to work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company locations when applicable
- Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior team leadership or management experience (including internships)
- Strong conflict-resolution and decision-making skills
- Ability to analyze situations and make productive, data-driven recommendations
- Comfortable building and maintaining relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple mediums
- Ability to recognize and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems
Compensation & Benefits
- Expected starting pay range: $50,700 to $63,400 per year (actual starting pay depends on skills, experience, location, and other factors)
- May be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives under the company’s plans, where applicable
- Typical benefits for full-time roles may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation and sick), paid parental leave, and paid holidays — subject to eligibility and company policies
Additional Details
- Employment is with Confidential Client (via Careertakes).
- This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
- Role may require regional relocation depending on account assignment.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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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