Operations Internship, Summer 2026

Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a leading transportation and logistics company, and they are seeking an Operations Intern for the summer of 2026. The intern will assist with transportation management principles and participate in various operational tasks related to logistics and freight planning.

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

Skills

• 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
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Willing to work flexible hours

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Willing to work flexible hours

Benefits

• 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
• 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