Lew Thompson Fleet Operations Intern (Summer 2025)

Covenant Logistics

Lew Thompson Fleet Operations Intern (Summer 2025)

Huntsville, AR
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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