Summer Intern, Transportation Capacity Solutions

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

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.