Internship

Allen Lund Company, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Allen Lund Company, LLC is offering a logistics internship in Plano, TX, with hourly pay of $15–$16 and potential for full-time placement after the internship. The role involves hands-on exposure to load tracking, carrier coordination, documentation, and general office support in a fast-paced brokerage environment.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-focused with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Mindset: Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork: Values teamwork and is an open communicator.
• Communication: Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Work Ethic: Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
• Efficiency: Time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Core Logistics & Tracking: Assist with load tracking, tracing, and ensuring processes are followed.
• Communication: Develop comfort and effectiveness on the phone with carriers and internal teams.
• Booking Loads: Gain exposure and training with the potential for scheduling loads.
• Logistics Support: Build loads, set up carriers, update calls, and schedule pickups.
• System Management: Update customer systems and active load information.
• Carrier & Documentation Wizardry: Send documents, contact insurers for certificates, update insurance data.
• General Office Hero: Answer phones, support accounting, handle office duties.

Skills

Mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Work Ethic

Efficiency

Attention to Detail

Job description

Overview

Allen Lund Company is a growing transportation brokerage with a history of steady expansion. We are seeking exceptional people to join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that emphasizes growth, development, and delivering outstanding customer service. This role is an internship with potential for full-time placement for the right candidate.

Compensation: Hourly pay range $15-$16. Position may include part-time hours during training with potential for full-time scheduling after internship.

What You'll Do

• Core Logistics & Tracking (The Precision Specialist): Assist with load tracking, tracing, and ensuring compliance with applicable processes and systems.
• Communication: Develop comfort and effectiveness on the phone with carriers and internal teams.
• 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 certificates of insurance; call carriers to inquire about lanes, equipment types, and quantities; update insurance information and 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

• Mindset: Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment; confident, organized, outgoing, and competitive.
• Teamwork: Values teamwork and is an open communicator.
• Communication: Excellent and effective communication skills.
• Work Ethic: Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
• Efficiency: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organized and detail-oriented.

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