Lew Thompson Fleet Operations Intern (Summer 2025)
The intern will gain significant knowledge in the logistics industry and gain real-world business experience and skills that will prepare them for their future career. This role will learn how to ensure accurate load information, on-time shipments, and sufficient equipment availability, while maintaining high data integrity and providing timely communication to meet service requirements and exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Shadow experienced professionals to gain insights into the industry and company operations.
- Confirm driver routing for expirations, maintenance and other scheduled items to ensure efficient utilization.
- Ensure understanding of load requirements on orders.
- Assist in the reporting of operations metrics to key stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross functionally with other department to achieve mutual goals.
- Supports interactions with professional drivers over the phone and through other communication channels.
- Obtain an understanding of transportation management software and how its use is integral to the operation.
Qualifications
- Ability to take verbal/written instruction and execute with confidence
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a team when needed.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service skills.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Pursuing higher education in business administration, supply chain or similar field required. Junior or Senior year preferred
- Prior customer service experience a plus
Competitive Compensation
Covenant’s compensation philosophy’s intent is to use a competitive total compensation strategy to determine the current market value of a position while also considering individual factors such as performance in current position, time in seat of current position, experience, level of responsibility/accountability, and longevity with the company. The system will be objective and non-discriminatory.
Pay Range: $13.57-$18.55
Pay Grade: 1
Covenant Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/Disability/Veteran
VEVRAA Federal Contractor