Truckload Internship

Job description

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.

Key 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 Senior level preferred This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. GED (Required), High School (Required)