Operations Internship Fall 2026

jbhunt; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Danville, Arkansas is offering an Operations Internship for Fall 2026. The part-time role involves assisting with transportation and logistics services under close supervision, with 20–25 hours weekly and exposure to core supply chain duties.

The internship provides hands-on experience in freight planning, asset utilization, safety programs, payroll coordination, and logistics analysis as part of a team within the Supply Chain department.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week.
• Junior or Senior level preferred with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to basic transportation management principles and daily operational tasks.
• Plan freight, asset utilization, safety management, and DOT compliance.
• Assist with driver payroll, logistics analysis, and driver supervision.
• Perform other account-specific duties and related tasks as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Willing to work flexible hours

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Operations Internship Fall 2026

Department: Supply Chain

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Arkansas

City: Danville

Full/Part Time: Part time

Job Summary: Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
• Become involved and participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight; asset utilization; safety management; Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; driver payroll; Customer Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis; driver supervision; profit-and-loss management; maintenance coordination.
• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention.
• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week.
• Junior or Senior level preferred
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Willing to work flexible hours

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
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Job Opening ID

00636916 Operations Internship Fall 2026 (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.

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.