Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern, May 2027

jbhunt; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA is offering an Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern position for May 2027.

The part-time summer role provides exposure to transportation brokerage operations, market dynamics, and carrier negotiations while supporting service execution. Under close supervision, you will learn about carrier access to load management, the use of company technology, and how to achieve optimal margins with strong service.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited college, university or equivalent.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week during the summer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the transportation industry and brokerage operations.
• Participate in daily brokerage activities; verify carriers, maintain shipment records, and monitor freight movement.
• Learn market trends, pricing strategies, and capacity challenges to support negotiations and margins.
• Observe liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers, communicating service issues to minimize costs and maximize service.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

GED/High School required

Undergrad/Graduate student in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern, May 2027

Department: Supply Chain

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Iowa

City: West Des Moines

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

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

• 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: 00642075 Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern, May 2027 (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.