Management Trainee; Onsite: Dracut, MA

Management Trainee Program Overview

Old Dominion Freight Line’s Management Trainee program provides hands‑on experience in all aspects of service center operations—from logistics and freight management to team leadership. Under mentorship of industry experts, participants learn to manage a shift or operational area, earn a CDL, and develop skills for a career in operations management.

• Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
• Complete forklift job training knowledge and production exercises on all jobs within the service center.
• Participate in ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain a CDL license.
• Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
• Complete department/area knowledge indicators and develop new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.
• Work in AS400 moving freight as needed throughout the system and maintain records of efficiency, quality, cost, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
• Work in Workday to update payroll and employee information as needed.
• Write and submit monthly activity reports.
• Assign work to employees according to the daily schedule.
• Make quick and informed decisions based on volume levels and communicate schedule to affected employees.
• Inspect working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and direct correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists.
• Approximately 15% travel to other service centers to learn operations and supervise in a different environment.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (Word, Excel). AS400 background helpful.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Solid work history (if applicable).
• Professional appearance.
• Must be open to relocation when the trainee program is completed.

Salary range: $62,400 - $65,520. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, skill level, and state/local wage requirements.

Shift and hours to be determined. Days and shifts are estimates and may change based on job scheduling and/or business levels.

Approximately 15% travel to other service centers.

• Great Health Benefits including a zero premium medical plan for employee‑only coverage.
• Vision & Dental.
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability.
• Flex Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians.
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era, and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).