What to Expect Day-to-Day
As an intern on our brokerage team, you’ll get direct exposure to how freight moves across the country. Your daily experience will include:
Assisting carrier reps and managers with freight booking and tracking
Reviewing margin performance and service updates in team huddles
Shadowing leaders to see how pricing, capacity, and service decisions are made
Taking ownership of assignments like data checks, reporting, and carrier outreach
Project Work
Interns are not observers; they contribute to real business priorities. You’ll be involved in:
Analyzing booking patterns and presenting findings on prebooking, timing, and margin impact
Supporting service campaigns such as proactive carrier sourcing and incentive tracking
Preparing reports for leadership on regional performance and service gaps
Systems You’ll Learn
You’ll gain hands-on experience with the same tools our brokerage team uses every day:
Highway for carrier compliance and verification
MasterMind / internal TMS for freight booking
DAT
Greenscreens
Tableau
Skills You’ll Bring
To succeed, you’ll need:
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Clear communication, both written and verbal
Attention to detail when reviewing load and carrier data
Confidence to engage carriers by phone
Curiosity about logistics, supply chain, and business operations
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