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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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Manager Trainee to join their Supply Chain team in Upper Marlboro, MD. This is a full-time position focused on developing the skills needed to manage a small driver pool, non-traditional shifts, fleet operations, and DOT compliance while delivering excellent customer service.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn to manage driver assignments, route planning, and freight movement to deliver safe, on-time service.
• Support day-to-day fleet operations, including non-traditional shifts (nights and weekends).
• Ensure driver and equipment compliance with DOT and company safety policies.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Assist with administrative tasks: payroll support, driver counseling, accident reviews, invoicing, and operational reporting.
• Support yard and equipment management—coordinate maintenance, inspect equipment, and help schedule preventative maintenance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives: monitor KPIs, create customer-specific reports, and recommend operational improvements.
• Fill in for absent personnel and participate in special projects to optimize fleet profitability.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assign loads, plan routes, and monitor freight to meet customer requirements and manage exceptions.
• Train and orient drivers and staff on internal and customer systems.
• Support inventory, asset management, and driver assignments to balance equipment in market.
• Assist with Net-Revenue budget management and basic financial analysis (P&L review, invoicing).
• Execute daily safety communications, monthly briefings, quarterly training, and annual reviews to maintain the Company’s safety culture.
• Respond to service issues, mechanical problems, accessorial pay questions, and other operational incidents as they occur.

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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, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience).
• Willingness to travel to account, customer, and company events when applicable.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts (including nights and weekends) as needed.
• Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt in changing environments and work effectively with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Good communication skills across multiple mediums.
• Experience with KPI measurement, reporting, and operational improvements.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting pay range: $53,000–$66,200 per year. Starting pay depends on skills, education, experience, geography, and qualifications.
• May be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volume.
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off (vacation & sick), paid parental leave (maternity and parental leave), and paid holidays.

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Work Location & Hours

• Location: Upper Marlboro, MD (Prince George’s County).
• Full-time role with shift flexibility; may include nights, weekends, and on-call responsibilities depending on account needs.

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Why Join

• Structured training to advance in fleet and supply chain operations.
• Hands-on experience across driver management, DOT compliance, operations, and financial reporting.
• Opportunity to work for a large, established client within the Logistics & Warehouse industry and to grow into larger operational leadership roles.

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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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