Operations Intern - Specialized Solutions

CRST, The Transportation Solution; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is offering an Operations Intern role within the Specialized Solutions Division in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

This Summer Internship Program is designed to give practical experience in transportation management while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams. You will gain hands-on knowledge of CRST processes, day-to-day operations, and asset utilization, with exposure to senior leaders and a potential path to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a business-related 4-year bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Sophomore - Junior-level college student pursuing a degree within Business, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance or a similar field
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and loyalty
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Has strong aspirations for future success in business or management
• Self-starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• Prior coursework, internship, or work experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve effectively.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Maximizes relationships, foster collaboration, and builds trust

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities through market research, prospect identification, CRM management, sales presentations, and analysis of pipeline and growth opportunities.
• Help develop customer communications, sales collateral, digital content, and targeted campaigns that build awareness and generate demand for CRST Specialized Solutions.
• Work with the business and customers to support our services to them and overall operations.
• The Summer Internship Program exposes interns to the transportation industry and real-world problem-solving.
• Interns who complete the program are considered for full-time positions after graduation.

Skills

Active Learning

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Office suite software

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Learning Strategies

Speaking

Time Management

Education

High School or better

Bachelor's degree or better

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fort Wayne, IN 46818, USA

• On-site
• Gen Admin
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: OPERA003053

Description

Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference and gain practical on-the-job experience? When you join CRST, you’re not just a number or just an intern. You’re on the team!

At CRST, our company’s success starts with hiring and developing the best people. CRST the Transportation Solution is one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies and we are hoping to add to our team energetic, focused, and driven students. We are looking for students who can add value to our organization through their knowledge and experiences and help us to develop and do our business better! Our company has a positive and inclusive culture whereby we value each person and each voice, giving an ear to your solutions and ideas! Maybe you will discover a more efficient way to design the delivery chain or uncover a problem and then provide a solution to save the organization money? Come on in, believe in your skills and apply them to help us to continue to grow and be the best that we can be while also developing yourself as a young professional!

CRST has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Talent Program within our summer internship program as an Operations Intern within our Specialized Solutions Division based in Fort Wayne, IN. CRST’s Specialized Solutions provides transportation and logistics services for high-value, sensitive, and specialized freight. With expert handling, custom equipment, and advanced tracking capabilities, the team delivers complex shipments safely and efficiently.

The Operations Intern will gain practical experience with CRST’s processes and transportation management practices, while helping improve the business and service provided to our customers. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with different departments and build valuable skills for a future career in business or management.

Here is what you can expect:

• Operational Knowledge - Gain hands-on experience with CRST’s processes and day-to-day operations
• Transportation Management Practices - Learn and apply basic transportation management practices to support business functions
• Asset and Equipment Utilization - Assist in improving the efficiency of company assets and equipment
• Cross-Department Collaboration - Work with various departments and develop effective communication skills
• Work Ethic and Loyalty - Show a strong work ethic, loyalty, and commitment to success in all tasks
• Career Aspirations - Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in business or management
• Multi-tasking and Problem‑Solving - Handle multiple tasks and solve problems effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Senior Leadership Exposure - Learn from our Senior Leaders from day 1 and present your project and experience to them at the end of the summer!
• Accountability & Reliability – Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs

What teams could I be a part of?

As a member of the Operations team in this division, you could have the opportunity to work in a variety of different teams supporting customers.

• Sales: Support business‑development activities through market research, prospect identification, CRM management, sales presentations, and analysis of pipeline and growth opportunities.
• Marketing: Help develop customer communications, sales collateral, digital content, and targeted campaigns that build awareness and generate demand for CRST Specialized Solutions.
• Operations: Work with the business and customers to support our services to them and overall operations.
• And more!

The Summer Internship Program is where students are exposed to the transportation industry, engaged in real-world problem‑solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns and leaders across the organization. You will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with different business entities to accomplish company objectives and goals.

Here is what we are looking for:

• Pursuing a business-related 4-year bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Sophomore - Junior-level college student pursuing a degree within Business, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance or a similar field
• Minimum 2.5 or above GPA
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and loyalty
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Has strong aspirations for future success in business or management
• Self‑starter with high personal motivation and desire to take initiative and ownership
• Prior coursework, internship, or work experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to multi‑task and problem‑solve effectively.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Maximizes relationships, foster collaboration, and builds trust

Here is some other helpful information:

• These positions will be based out of our office in Fort Wayne, IN with onboarding and orientation taking place with all interns at our headquarters in Cedar Rapids, IA within the first couple of weeks!
• Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate courses for at least the fall semester following the summer internship.
• Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full‑time positions within CRST upon graduation with additional benefits.

The CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do – Integrity in Every Decision and Action – Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities.

EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision‑making, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Skills

Preferred: Active Learning Expert Coordination Expert Critical Thinking Expert Active Listening Expert Office suite software Expert Reading Comprehension Expert Service Orientation Expert Learning Strategies Expert Speaking Expert Time Management Expert

Education

Required: High School or better.

Preferred: Bachelors or better.

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