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Operations Internship - Summer 2025

J.B. Hunt Transport • Minneapolis, MN 55405 • Posted 7 days ago

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The Operations Internship at J.B. Hunt Transport offers a hands-on learning experience under close supervision, focusing on providing transportation/logistics services. Interns will gain an understanding of basic transportation management principles, participate in daily operational tasks, and become involved in industry trends and company initiatives. This role is designed for students pursuing a business degree or related field, preferably junior or senior level, and requires a commitment of 20-25 hours a week for a 12-week internship program.

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

Required

  • Currently enrolled in a four year undergraduate degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university.
  • Pursuing a business degree or related field.
  • Able to work 20-25 hours a week.
  • Able to complete a 12 week internship program.
  • GED
  • High School diploma

Preferred

  • Junior or Senior level preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi task
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Willing to work flexible hours

About J.B. Hunt Transport

J.B. Hunt is a prominent transportation and logistics company in North America, offering truckload, intermodal, and dedicated transportation services. With a focus on efficiency and reliability, the company operates a modern fleet for seamless delivery across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. J.B. Hunt's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction solidifies its position as a market leader in the industry.

Full Job Description

**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:**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Currently enrolled in a four year undergraduate degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university and pursuing a business degree or related field. Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week and complete a 12 week internship program.

**Junior or Senior level preferred.**

**Skills & Abilities:**

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.

**Education:**

GED (Required), High School (Required)

**Work Experience:**

Transportation/Logistics

**Job Opening ID:**

00562474 Operations Internship - Summer 2025 (Evergreen) (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.