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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Role Overview

This Manager Trainee position trains entry-level leaders to manage small driver teams and non-traditional shifts (including nights/weekends). You will learn load assignment, routing, DOT compliance, driver management, yard operations, basic P&L review, and customer-facing reporting to support safe, on-time freight movement for a confidential client in Windsor Locks, CT.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn to build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to support onboarding and ongoing productivity
• Support day-to-day fleet operations, including load assignment, routing, and monitoring freight movement
• Be trained on DOT and company compliance; help ensure drivers meet regulatory and safety requirements
• Assist with personnel management tasks: training, orientation, payroll support, driver counseling, and documentation
• Help manage yard operations and coordinate preventative maintenance with maintenance teams
• Support financial and reporting tasks: invoicing, basic P&L review, Net-Revenue budget assistance, and customer-specific reporting
• Fill in for colleagues and take part in projects to improve fleet efficiency and profitability
• Respond to service issues, ETA changes, mechanical problems, and accessorial pay questions as they arise (may include on-call responsibilities)

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field — OR — High School diploma/GED plus at least 1 year of relevant experience (management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management), or equivalent military experience
• Willingness to work multiple shifts (including nights/weekends) as needed
• Willingness to travel to customer/account locations and regionally relocate based on account assignment when applicable
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship

Preferred:

• Experience supervising or managing a team
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Comfortable analyzing situations and making informed decisions
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability to changing operational environments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $51,719.85–$63,000 per year. Actual pay will depend on experience, skills, education, geography, and other qualifications.
• May be eligible for annual bonus/incentives subject to the company’s plans and performance.
• Benefits for eligible full-time roles may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation and sick), parental leave, and paid holidays. Eligibility and plan details are determined by the client and may vary.

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Additional Details

• Industry: Logistics & Warehouse
• Location: Windsor Locks, CT (on-site; schedules may include non-traditional shifts)
• This role involves work that requires adherence to DOT regulations and a strong focus on safety culture and driver compliance.

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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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