Brokerage Internship, Annual, Fall 2026

jbhunt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Chicago, IL offers a Brokerage Internship that provides hands-on exposure to transportation brokerage operations under close supervision.

You will learn about market dynamics, carrier negotiation strategies, and the tools used to deliver efficient solutions. The internship emphasizes building relationships with carriers and internal teams to support service execution and margin goals, with pay ranging from $15 to $24.50 per hour and a flexible 15-20 hour weekly

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in good standing.
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during the school semester.
• Junior or Senior level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to daily transportation brokerage activities; verify carrier authenticity and monitor shipment records.
• Understand market trends, pricing strategies and capacity challenges to support carrier negotiations.
• Observe liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers and learn the technology used to streamline workflows.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexible hours

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Brokerage Internship, Annual, Fall 2026

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Illinois

City

Chicago

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position will gain hands‑on experience supporting transportation brokerage operations. This role gains exposure to market dynamics, carrier negotiation strategies, and tools used to deliver efficient solutions. This role learns about establishing a carrier base and attaining optimal margins while delivering best‑in‑class service execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain exposure and understanding of the transportation industry - Become involved and participate in daily transportation brokerage activities; verify carrier authenticity, maintain accurate shipment records, and monitor freight movement to uphold service expectations
• 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 serving as a liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers: gain competence in how service failures are proactively communicated to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies while providing best‑in‑class service - Learn about the technology and tools J.B. Hunt leverages to streamline workflows, enable carrier access to load management, and promote efficiency

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 15-20 hours a week during the school semester.

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
• Junior or Senior level preferred

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

The expected starting pay range is between $15 - $24.50

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)

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.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.