Operations Intern Summer 2027
About the role
Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.
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 an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited community college, college or university. Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week during the school semester.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.); Willingness to work flexible hours; Junior or Senior level preferred.
Education: GED (Required), High School (Required)
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
- 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
Schedule
Part‑time internship requiring 20‑25 hours per week during the school semester, with flexibility to work varying hours as needed.