Freight Broker Intern - Summer 2027

Schneider National, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider National, Inc. in Chicago, IL is offering a Freight Broker Intern position for Summer 2027. You will support the sales team, learn transportation basics, and gain hands-on exposure to carrier relations and shipment coordination during a structured training program.

The internship runs full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Chicago. You will prospect carriers, negotiate rates, and communicate with drivers while developing professional skills and building industry contacts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work full-time over the summer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new carriers and connect with existing third‑party companies.
• Coach carriers how to use our digital tools to improve their business needs.
• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Communicate with drivers and carriers to update and track shipment status.

Skills

Enrollment in college

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Full-time summer availability

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Job description

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Job Description

Job Number:

Freight Broker Intern - Summer 2027 - 263467 - Full-time Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Job overview:

Schneider is seeking a Freight Broker Intern in Chicago, IL to provide support to Schneider’s sales team. The Freight Broker Intern will gain an understanding of transportation, sales and customer service through training opportunities and hands‑on work assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect new carriers and connect with existing third‑party companies.
• Coach carriers how to use our digital tools to improve their business needs.
• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Communicate with drivers and carriers to update and track shipment status.

Internship‑specific opportunities:

• Networking events with Schneider associates.
• Professional skills trainings led by Schneider leaders.
• Business resource groups meetings and events.
• After‑work social gatherings.

Skills and qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work full‑time over the summer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Starting wage of $22.10 - $22.60 / hour.

  • Additional $1.25/hr (a minimum of 4 continuous hours worked between the hours of 1600-0500 local time)

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization’s success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

Job

Internships

Primary Location

USA-ILLINOIS-Chicago

Building Location Address : 1 N Dearborn St Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, 60602