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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, we provide capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.
We were incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1961, and have been a publicly held company since our initial public offering in 1983. Our service offerings include transportation of full truckload containerizable freight, which we directly transport utilizing our company-controlled revenue equipment and company drivers or independent contractors. We also have arrangements with most of the major North American rail carriers to transport truckload freight in containers and trailers.
Benefits:
To be the best serving the best begins with our commitment to our employees. At J.B. Hunt Transport we offer employees a comprehensive menu of benefits and coverage options that have the flexibility to meet individual and family needs. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, long and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, management training programs, business-casual dress and much, much more!
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Company Overview
It takes more than great drivers to keep J.B. Hunt Transport at the leading edge of transportation logistics. Our success is the result of the innovation and intelligence of our people, who not only run the operation, but are crucial to its support. We hire leaders; we train and encourage them to lead; and the resulting success speaks for itself.
We know that to be the best, you have to hire the best. So, we hire exceptional talent, provide effective training and development opportunities and challenge our people to excel. If you are looking to be a leader in your field and if you want to be surrounded by the best in their chosen fields, then J.B. Hunt is the place for you.
Position Summary
As a Branch Director, you'll be responsible for directing the overall activities of a Branch Office within the Integrated Capacity Solutions division. Your focus will be servicing customers in a target market, earning acceptable rate of return on sales, maintaining growth targets and profitability, as well as growing and developing your staff. If you are enthusiastic, eager to be part of the cutting edge of third party logistics, and aspire for excellence, then Integrated Capacity Solutions is the place for you!
Responsibilities
- Identify customer needs and provide 3rd party logistics solutions
- Initiate and maintain effective relationships with customers for branch growth
- Negotiate rates with customers to maximize profitability
- Budget and profit-and-loss responsibility
- Hire, train and develop staff to meet branch objectives
- Maintain contact with other J.B. Hunt divisions for daily outsourcing needs
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- 4 year degree with 3-5 years cargo brokerage experience or
- 5 years direct cargo brokerage experience
- 2-3 years progressive management experience
- Excellent analytical skills
- Prior profit and loss responsibility preferred
- Must be willing to be on call 24 hours a day
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
Benefits
J.B. Hunt offers employees a comprehensive menu of benefits. Designed for flexibility to meet individual employee's needs, our benefits programs allow employees the option to select coverages that meet specific family situations.
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Life Insurance Programs
- Business Casual Dress Code
- Free Health Coaching and Wellness Program
- And many more
Conditions of Employment
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, reference verification, and background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
M/F/D/V, Drug Screen Required.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
M/F/D/V, Drug Screen Required.
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