Carrier Onboarding Representative

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Carrier Onboarding Representative to work under routine supervision and coordinate with external third parties to market, source, solicit, and screen potential independent carriers.

The role focuses on ensuring carriers meet contracting conditions, including safety and insurance requirements of J.B. Hunt and the DOT, while maintaining strong relationships with carriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 1–2 years of professional experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Marketing or Communication with 1–2 years of direct sales experience.
• Experience in sales and recruitment within the transportation industry, and knowledge of J.B. Hunt.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering necessary items from carrier to expedite the onboarding process.
• Track leads for new carriers that could develop into a working relationship to drive external capacity growth.
• Meet or exceed departmental goals for outbound calls, financial returns, and/or capacity growth.
• Explain the process to be an approved carrier and maintain status of activity in the qualification process within the company's outsource capacity database.
• Evaluate and determine whether prospective carriers meet minimum contracting conditions including insurance and safety requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Recruiting

Transportation industry

Knowledge of J.B. Hunt

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's in Marketing

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Job description

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, the position is responsible for working with external third parties to market, source, solicit, and screen potential independent carriers. Responsible for ensuring prospective carriers meet minimum contracting conditions including safety and insurance requirements of J.B. Hunt and the DOT. The incumbent must focus also on maintaining successful carrier relationships.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering necessary items from carrier to expedite the onboarding process
• Track leads for new carriers that could develop into a working relationship to drive external capacity growth
• Meet or exceed departmental goals for outbound calls, financial returns, and/or capacity growth
• Explain the process to be an approved carrier and maintain status of activity in the qualification process within the company's outsource capacity database
• Evaluate and determine whether prospective carriers meet minimum contracting conditions including insurance and safety requirements of J.B. Hunt and the DOT through a prescribed qualification process utilizing carrier management tools such as Safersys and internal partners such as Corporate Safety
• Create and deliver marketing materials and sales presentations to communicate and demonstrate the value and benefits of our diversified business model for carriers to partner with the J.B. Hunt network in order to increase carrier base
• Build relationships via cold-calling, email, and online databases with potential carriers by explaining the value of carrying with J.B. Hunt in order to create and maintain a pipeline of contacts. Focus is on developing relationships with big carriers by physical cold-calling and relationship negotiation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 1-2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Marketing or Communication with 1-2 years of direct sales experience

• Experience in a sales position
• Experience in recruiting
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Knowledge of J.B. Hunt

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 beeligible forannual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicableeligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, visionbenefit,401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidaysannually.

Education

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Business Communications, GED (Required), Bachelors: Marketing, High School (Required)

Work Experience

Business Administration, Sales

Job Opening ID

00635261 Carrier Onboarding Representative (Open)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. Thecareer possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary andbenefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people andtakegreat pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels tojoinour team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across alldepartments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role atJ.B.Hunt could take your career to the next level.