Operations Intern

Premier Trailer Leasing•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Trailer Leasing is seeking an Operations Intern for their 10-week, paid Summer Internship Program. This program offers college students hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations of a leading national trailer leasing and rental company. The intern will learn how a branch manages its fleet, coordinates equipment movement and vendor work, maintains safety and compliance standards, serves customers, and ensures efficient operations. This role involves time spent in the office, with customers and vendors, and outdoors in the branch yard, learning about equipment and working with experienced professionals. The intern will also gain exposure to how branch operations connect with Premier's corporate teams and broader business priorities. This is a full-time, on-site role from May 31 through August 6, 2027, at the Dallas, TX branch and Plano, TX corporate office, with working hours of 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a four-year degree or graduate program.
GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Interest in operations, logistics, fleet management, transportation, customer service, or branch leadership careers.
Comfort working in both office and outdoor branch-yard environments and willingness to learn about commercial trailer equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and a customer-service mindset.
Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, time management, and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week for the full May 31 - August 6, 2027 internship period with minimum absences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Transportation, or related majors are preferred.
Rising junior or senior preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn to inspect commercial trailer equipment for safety, condition, and compliance with Federal Highway Guidelines and other applicable industry regulations.
Work alongside operations staff to coordinate trailer maintenance and repair work with vendors and help ensure completed work follows Premier policies and procedures.
Gain hands-on exposure to fleet logistics by assisting with equipment movement between branches, customers, and vendors.
Assist with daily inbound and outbound gate activity and help maintain accurate equipment flow through the branch.
Learn trailer specifications and applications to better understand our fleet and support customer needs.
Provide support to customers visiting the branch and communicating by phone and email.
Assist with customer rental/leasing agreements, insurance review, and related operational documentation.
Gain exposure to the financial side of branch operations by assisting with Accounts Receivable collections and Accounts Payable activities.
Assist Branch and Corporate teams with projects that support operational excellence, customer service, and business priorities.