Logistics Intern

Allen Lund Company, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 41 offices and continue to grow! We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast-paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with ALC for over 10 years! Why You'll Love Working Here: The Perks of Being Part of Our Family! Experience an inclusive company culture. Benefit from training and development and competitive compensation. Find career growth and transfer opportunities. Potential for a full-time position following the internship for the right candidate.

Requirements

You are a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment. You are confident, organized, outgoing, and competitive.
You value teamwork and are an open communicator.
You have excellent and effective communication skills.
You have a strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
You possess excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
You are highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Assist with load tracking, tracing, and ensuring app compliance.
Work towards being comfortable on the phone with carriers.
Gain exposure and training with the potential for booking loads.
Build loads, set up carriers, update/check calls and schedule pickup and delivery appointments.
Update customer systems and provide critical information, updating active load information for shipper and carrier tracking.
Ensure proper documentation is sent to Carrier Resources.
Contact insurance companies for proper certificates of insurance.
Call carriers to inquire about lanes, equipment types, and quantities.
Update insurance information and call references.
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.