Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safe, reliable outside carriers to ensure seamless new carrier set-up, minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivity
Fill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitability
Learn to utilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third party (customer) systems
Gain knowledge on how to manage inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in market
Learn to perform administrative duties such as payroll, management of the Net-Revenue budget, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, analyzing P&L statements, invoicing and/or creating operational or financial reports
Learn to work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay related issues, etc., as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call
Learn to maintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being met
Learn to assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing freight exceptions and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road
Requirements
$59,Minimum Qualification:
Preferred Qualification:
Bachelor's plus 1 year of or equivalent education, experience and training
Skills & Abilities
Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level
Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Ability to adapt to changing environments
Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
Effective communication skills
Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.
Compensation Information:
Salary Range: $51,719.85-$63,000.
Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set .
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-timeHealth insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Title:
Manager Trainee - Summer 2026
Department:
Supply Chain
Country:
United States of America
State/Province:
New York
City:
North Tonawanda
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for learning the management of small driver count and/or non-traditional shifts (including nights and weekends), ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load assignment, and providing best-in-class customer service. This position will be trained to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. They are responsible for all drivers' compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads
Job Description:
Jbhunt · North Tonawanda, NY