About the role#
This internship provides experience in transportation management and logistics. You will work under supervision to support customer services and daily operations. The role is paid and takes place during the Fall 2026 semester.
What you'll do#
- Assist with daily operational tasks including freight planning and asset utilization.
- Support safety management and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance.
- Help with driver payroll and supervision.
- Participate in logistics analysis and profit-and-loss management.
- Coordinate maintenance tasks.
- Gain insight into industry trends and initiatives related to driver retention.
- Handle account-specific duties as requested by the customer.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Ability to work 20-25 hours per week during the school semester.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Junior or Senior level standing is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and a willingness to work flexible hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Akron, Ohio.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
About J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services is a transportation company based in Lowell, Arkansas. Founded in 1961, the firm provides freight shipping services including intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, and truckload options. It operates a digital freight marketplace called J.B. Hunt 360 to connect shippers and carriers. The company employs over 22,000 people and functions as a public organization.
How to get in at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Securing an internship at J.B. Hunt requires speed because recruiters often review the earliest applications before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. You can also improve your odds by connecting with the right people at the company. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates.
