Hiring: Management Trainee Company: Western Express Location: Nashville, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:36:23 Employment Type: On-site About the job Required Skills: •Communicate daily with your team of drivers to ensure smooth and efficient operations. •Ensure on-time delivery of all freight shipments. •Partner cross-functionally with other departments to achieve company-wide goals and initiatives. •Develop strong relationships with drivers, serving as their main point of contact for any road-related issues and supporting their professional growth within the organization. •Communicate safety expectations to drivers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. •Monitor and track freight shipments to confirm timely deliveries. •Assist leadership with special projects as needed. •Take on additional responsibilities and tasks as they arise. Qualifications: •Associate’s Degree preferred but not required. •Relevant experience in sales or management within the transportation industry. •Demonstrated track record of achievement and success, with the ability to lead by example. •Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome challenges. •Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. •A competitive mindset and a drive to succeed. •A "refuse-to-lose" mentality, with a commitment to excellence in all tasks. •This role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and become a key player in the freight management team while advancing toward leadership positions. •I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken. •Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position. Compensation: •Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!