Truckload Internship - Summer 2027 (Lowell, AR)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR offers a Truckload Internship for Summer 2027.

Under close supervision, interns gain hands-on exposure in the Truckload department, supporting third-party brokerage, equipment planning, and fleet oversight. You will learn market dynamics, work 40 hours per week, and develop skills in freight planning, DOT compliance, and using J.B. Hunt’s load and equipment systems.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure and understanding of the transportation industry.
• Become involved and participate in either transportation brokerage, equipment planning, oversight of a fleet of third-party capacity, or oversight of independently contracted drivers; activities may include freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, Customer Value Delivery, carrier verification, and/or maintenance coordination.
• 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 analyzing trailing equipment needs to maintain equipment pools and promote optimal utilization of assets; gain competency in managing available capacity to match freight volume, using equipment tracking systems, and identifying the impact of supply and demand trends on the network balance
• Learn about the technology and tools J.B. Hunt leverages to streamline workflows, enable access to load and equipment information internally and externally, and promote efficiency

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Time management

Education

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR offers a Truckload Internship for Summer 2027.

Under close supervision, interns gain hands-on exposure in the Truckload department, supporting third-party brokerage, equipment planning, and fleet oversight. You will learn market dynamics, work 40 hours per week, and develop skills in freight planning, DOT compliance, and using J.B. Hunt’s load and equipment systems.