Internship

Allen Lund Company; La Cañada Flintridge (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Potential for full-time position after

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Allen Lund Company, a growing transportation brokerage, offers an internship program in California designed to develop core logistics skills. You will gain hands-on exposure to load tracking, carrier communications, and office support tasks.

Join a team that values training, development, and potential full-time opportunities after the internship. The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Customer-service oriented with excellent work ethic.
• Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to work well in a logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Core Logistics & Tracking: assist with load tracking, tracing, and app compliance.
• Carrier & Documentation Wizardry: ensure proper documentation, certificates of insurance, calls to carriers.
• General Office Hero: answer phones, support accounting, handle general duties.
• Communicate with carriers to discuss lanes, equipment, and quantities.
• Update customer systems and active load information for shipper and carrier tracking.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Story

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 43 offices and continue to grow!

We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast-paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with ALC for over 10 years!

Why You'll Love Working Here: The Perks of Being Part of Our Family!

Experience An Inclusive Company Culture.

Benefit from training and development and competitive compensation.

Find career growth and transfer opportunities.

Potential for a full-time position following the internship for the right candidate.

What You'll Do (Your Superpowers in Action!):

Core Logistics & Tracking (The Precision Specialist)

• Tracking & Tracing: Assist with load tracking, tracing, and ensuring app compliance.
• Communication: Work towards being comfortable on the phone with carriers.
• Booking Loads: Gain exposure and training with the potential for booking loads.
• Logistics Support: Build loads, set up carriers, update/check calls and schedule pickup and delivery appointments.
• System Management: Update customer systems and provide critical information, updating active load information for shipper and carrier tracking.

Carrier & Documentation Wizardry (The Support Hero)

• Ensure proper documentation is sent to Carrier Resources.
• Contact insurance companies for proper certificates of insurance.
• Call carriers to inquire about lanes, equipment types, and quantities.
• Update insurance information and call references.

General Office Hero

• Answer phones and distribute calls to the appropriate broker.
• Support the accounting function as needed.
• Handle general office duties.
• Uphold company standards by following company principles.

Skills & Experience (Your Arsenal of Awesome!):

• Mindset: You are a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment. You are confident, organized, outgoing, and competitive.
• Teamwork: You value teamwork and are an open communicator.
• Communication: You have excellent and effective communication skills.
• Work Ethic: You have a strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
• Efficiency: You possess excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Attention to Detail: You are highly organized and detail-oriented.

Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity.

Hourly Pay: $18