Our Story
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 43 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.
What You'll Do (Your Superpowers in Action!):
Core Logistics & Tracking (The Precision Specialist) 📍
Tracking & Tracing: Assist with load tracking, tracing, and ensuring app compliance.
Communication: Work towards being comfortable on the phone with carriers.
Booking Loads: Gain exposure and training with the potential for booking loads.
Logistics Support: Build loads, set up carriers, update/check calls and schedule pickup and delivery appointments.
System Management: Update customer systems and provide critical information, updating active load information for shipper and carrier tracking.
Work: 3 hours per week, M-F while training and then occasional weekends.
Carrier & Documentation Wizardry (The Support Hero) 📃
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.
General Office Hero
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.
Skills & Experience (Your Arsenal of Awesome!):
Mindset: You are a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment. You are confident, organized, outgoing, and competitive.
Teamwork: You value teamwork and are an open communicator.
Communication: You have excellent and effective communication skills.
Work Ethic: You have a strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic.
Efficiency: You possess excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask.
Attention to Detail: You are highly organized and detail-oriented.
Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity.
Hourly Pay: $15-$16Skills Required
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player
- Excellent and effective communication skills (phone and written)
- Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
- Good time-management skills
- Comfortable interacting with carriers and learning load booking/tracking
- Ability to perform general office duties and support accounting as needed
What We Do
We are a transportation broker and logistics provider, with 37 nationwide offices. The Allen Lund Company works with shippers and carriers across the nation to arrange the transportation of dry, refrigerated (specializing in produce), and flatbed freight. In addition to managing over 350,000 shipments annually, the Allen Lund Company has a logistics and software division: ALC Logistics. As transportation brokers, we have always earned an exceptional reputation among shippers and carriers, exceeding expectations on even the most challenging transportation projects. The company consistently earns a Four-X rating with The Blue Book. This is the highest ratings a company can receive for business ethics, financial strength, and credit practices. The company was awarded the TIA Samaritan Award for its commitment to the community - regionally, nationally, and globally. 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 half of our employees have been with ALC for over 10 years!
