Truckload Internship

Job title

Truckload Internship

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/province

Arkansas

City

Lowell

Full/part time

Part time

Job summary

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.

Job description

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.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work experience

Certifications

Job opening ID

00638434 Truckload Internship (Evergreen) (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.