Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern, Fall 2026

jbhunt; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern for Fall 2026. This part-time role will support transportation brokerage operations and provide hands-on experience with market dynamics, carrier negotiations, and load management tools.

Under supervision, you will learn to establish a carrier base, aim for optimal margins, and deliver best-in-class service execution while balancing a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in good standing.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week during summer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Junior or Senior level student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the transportation industry and brokerage activities.
• Verify carrier authenticity, maintain shipment records, and monitor freight movement to meet service expectations.
• Contribute to market trend analysis, pricing strategies, and capacity planning to support revenue and margins.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers, communicating service failures to minimize costs.
• Learn about the technology and tools J.B. Hunt uses to streamline workflows and load management.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student (pursuing degree)

GED (Required)

High School Diploma (Required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title:

Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern, Fall 2026

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Missouri

City:

Kansas City

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.

Job Description:

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

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
• Junior or 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)

Job Opening ID:

00640452 Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern, Fall 2026 (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.

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.