Transportation Management Trainee

Werner’s Transportation Management Trainee Program offers an accelerated career path to those who are willing to relocate and have demonstrated the initiative and the desire to excel.

This position provides you with an opportunity to experience many aspects of the transportation industry including, fleet management, load planning, customer service management, direct customer interface and monthly financial reviews.

The program offers 6 to 10 weeks of training at multiple off-site customer locations and requires extensive overnight travel during that time.

Werner’s off‑site training will expose you to an active customer‑focused environment where ownership and responsibility are the keys to success.

You will learn the fundamentals of supply‑chain management, while helping to manage Werner’s profitability on an assigned dedicated account.

After training, you will be promoted to a full‑time management position off‑site at a customer account.

Observation, training, and hands‑on experience within many different departments such as:
Marketing, Operations, Dedicated, Sales, Logistics, Safety, Rates, Trailers, etc. to get better understanding of the interaction between departments and transportation operations.

• The minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Transportation/Logistics, Marketing, or Management.
• Six to twelve months experience in using a P.C., and Windows based applications-Word and Excel, also, AS400 and Internet experience preferred.
• Two years customer service experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License Ability to relocate is required.

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones.

• medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law.

We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on‑time service.

Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile.

Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.