Participate in a 24-week management trainee program focused on LTL transportation operations, leadership development, and company culture. Trainees gain hands-on experience across service center operations and prepare for future management positions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, willingness to relocate, and flexibility to work first, second, and third shifts. Duties may occur in office and dock environments and include operational, administrative, and occasional physical freight-handling tasks.
Overview
The Management Trainee Program is geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors. This 24-week, hands-on job experience offers the opportunity for each Trainee to become part of a team, expand upon their experience, actively participate in all areas of Dayton Freight's operations, as well as gain knowledge of our Company, culture, and the Transportation Industry. Additionally, the program educates each individual on future-based leadership skills so that upon completion of the 24-weeks, they are confident and competent to take on a management position within our Company.
Responsibilities- Learn the LTL Industry
- Gain experience in the Operation
- Develop Leadership skills
- Must possess a valid Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- Must be willing to relocate to any Service Center
- Must be willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
- Stable and growing organization
- Fast paced work environment
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Competitive weekly pay
- Modern facilities and technology
- Unique leadership opportunity
- Travel
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, 401(k), Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
- Eligible for profit sharing
Starting Pay: $60,000 - $70,000 per year. This amount reflects base compensation only.
Physical DemandsThis position requires the ability to perform a combination of administrative and operational duties in an office and dock environment. Duties may include standing and walking for extended periods, pushing or pulling equipment, operating material-handling equipment, and occasionally assisting with physical dock tasks such as handling freight and related materials. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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