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Management Trainee
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Hermantown, MN, 55810
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
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
Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Starting Pay: $60,000 per year. This amount reflects total compensation (base + bonus).
Pay does vary depending on relevant industry experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Developing strategic decision-making, communication, and team motivation skills are central to this program. Trainees engage in hands-on projects that foster confidence and competence, preparing them for managerial roles within Dayton Freight's logistics operations.
Post-program, trainees often transition to supervisory or assistant manager positions, leveraging their learned operational knowledge and leadership acumen to manage teams and optimize freight logistics effectively.
Candidates usually need a valid bachelor's degree and flexibility to work varied shifts. In Hermantown’s logistics sector, willingness to relocate and adaptability to fast-paced environments are also highly valued.
Hermantown's seasonal weather can affect freight schedules, requiring trainees to develop robust problem-solving skills. Moreover, regional industry demand encourages trainees to quickly adapt to operational variances and local compliance standards.
The program immerses trainees in Dayton Freight’s values through collaborative team tasks and leadership workshops, ensuring they internalize both operational expertise and the company’s commitment to service excellence.
Indeed, relevant freight or logistics experience can lead to salary adjustments above the base plus bonus. Dayton Freight values candidates who bring prior expertise, reflecting this in competitive compensation.
By rotating through 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, trainees gain comprehensive exposure to diverse operational challenges and team dynamics, accelerating their understanding of freight management across all service hours.
Hermantown experiences steady demand for management trainees due to its growing freight industry. This creates ample opportunities for graduates seeking to enter logistics management within a stable regional market.
Trainees receive hands-on experience with modern logistics technology alongside foundational operational tasks, enabling them to blend innovation with practical freight management skills essential for today’s transport sector.
Dayton Freight offers a unique 24-week immersive program that combines real-world operational exposure with leadership development, competitive pay, and relocation flexibility, positioning trainees for rapid career progression.