Truckload Internship, Summer 2026

JB Hunt • Lowell, AR

125d

About The Position

Under close supervision, this position will gain hands-on experience within the Truckload department. This role will be assigned to a team either responsible for third-party brokerage, trailing equipment planning, supervising a fleet of third-party capacity, or supervising a fleet of independently contracted (IC) drivers. This role gains exposure to market dynamics, coordinating resources, and technology integration within a transportation setting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited college or university
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week during the summer

Nice To Haves

• Junior or Senior level preferred
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure and understanding of the transportation industry
• Become involved and participate in either transportation brokerage, equipment planning, oversight of a fleet of third-party capacity, or oversight of independently contracted drivers; activities may include freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, Customer Value Delivery, carrier verification, and/or maintenance coordination
• Build an understanding of market trends, pricing strategies, and capacity challenges that support carrier negotiations and contribute to revenue and margin goals
• Observe and practice analyzing trailing equipment needs to maintain equipment pools and promote optimal utilization of assets; gain competency in managing available capacity to match freight volume, using equipment tracking systems, and identifying the impact of supply and demand trends on the network balance
• Learn about the technology and tools J.B. Hunt leverages to streamline workflows, enable access to load and equipment information internally and externally, and promote efficiency

Benefits

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED