Operations Management Trainee (Portland)

Operations Management Trainee

Central Transport LLC is one of the nations leading LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carriers to date. We are a private, family owned company that has been servicing a wide variety of companies in the manufacturing & retail industries since 1932. In recent years, we have been focused on continuous improvement and expansion in order to achieve our ultimate goal of doubling in size by 2025. We pride ourselves on being one of the most technologically advanced carriers in the industry, as well as providing a wealth of growth opportunities throughout our 200+ terminals across the nation.

With growth and opportunity at the forefront of our vision for the future, we are excited to launch our flagship Operations Management Trainee Program, geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors. Throughout this 20-week program, participants will receive extensive hands-on training at our Corporate Office in Michigan and several terminals throughout our nationwide network.

We are currently looking for fall / winter graduates for our upcoming class starting in January 2026!

• Trainees start at $55k base salary + a weekly allowance for food / gas / etc
• Hotel stay, travel accommodations and expenses covered by company during program

8 weeks of training at Headquarters in metro Detroit, MI

6 weeks at an Endline terminal

6 weeks at a HUB terminal

Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess the necessary operational and managerial skills to join our terminal network as Supervisors or Terminal Managers!

Responsibilities :

Engage in all aspects of the structured training program and learn all aspects of linehaul, city dispatch, inbound, outbound and HUB operations.

Develop knowledge and ability to prepare and plan the daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operation.

Learn the methods of on-the-job safety to foster safe handling and loading of hazardous materials.

Develop a strong comprehension of the company operational model, policies and procedures.

Completes department / area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Career interest in Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics.

Effective organizational and planning skills.

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts within a 50-hour work week.

Must be willing to travel throughout duration of program with company assistance.

Willingness to relocate upon completion of training program with company assistance.

Benefits :

Competitive base salary

Weekly per diem for expenses

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance