Final Mile Intern

Werner Enterprises; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises offers a meaningful summer internship that spans 11 weeks, providing hands-on training and real-world experience in intermodal logistics. The program includes dedicated job training, a collaborative work environment, and exposure to Werner's EDGE TMS and related systems.

Responsibilities include daily carrier coordination, tracking intermodal shipments, department collaboration, and supporting fleet needs, with a structured mentor program and leadership sessions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Team oriented mindset.
• Time management proficiency.
• Currently attending an accredited college or university at a Junior level pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Logistics/Transportation, Management, or Marketing.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication and problem solving with our Intermodal carrier base.
• Tracking and tracing of Intermodal dray shipments.
• Collaboration with various Werner departments to resolve issues.
• Assisting with Werner fleet and equipment needs.
• System training including Werner’s EDGE TMS, Blume, Tableau, Railroad websites, and Skybitz.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Team oriented

Time management

Customer service experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Logistics/Transportation/Management/Marketing

Tools

EDGE TMS

Blume

Tableau

Job description

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience. The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises.

Internship Overview:

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience

Responsibilities:

• Daily communication and problem solving with our Intermodal carrier base
• Tracking and tracing of Intermodal dray shipments
• Collaboration with various Werner departments to resolve issues
• Assisting with Werner fleet and equipment needs
• System training including Werner’s EDGE TMS, Blume, Tableau, Railroad websites, and Skybitz

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Team oriented
• Time management proficiency
• Currently attending an accredited college or university at a Junior level in attempts to receive a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Logistics/Transportation, Management, or Marketing.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Internship Development Activities:

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.