Logistics Specialist Intern - Powerlink

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience.  The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises. As an intern on our PowerLink team, you’ll get direct exposure to dynamic power-only operations, carrier relationship management, and power-only capacity solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in PowerLink team huddles to review margin performance, lane volume, and service updates 
• Shadowing PowerLink leaders to learn real-time pricing strategies, spot market dynamics, and carrier negotiations 
• Executing core operational workflows such as load coverage verification, carrier outreach, and tracking power-only assets 
• Developing relationships with outside carriers that will provide consistent Capacity to support our needs 
• Analyzing booking lead times and carrier acceptance rates to evaluate pre-booking impact on lane margins 
• Supporting PowerLink capacity sourcing initiatives, carrier onboarding outreach, and incentive program tracking 
• Managing load creation, rate management and documentation 

Qualifications:  

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field
• Strong Excel proficiency and aptitude for data-driven problem solving 
• Strong communication skills for negotiating with carriers and collaborating across internal teams.
• High attention to detail when validating load documentation, rate confirmations, and compliance data

Internship Development Activities:

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation
  


We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

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