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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Logistics • Software
The Role
Internship supporting transportation brokerage and logistics operations. Responsibilities include tracking and tracing loads, updating shipment and customer systems, building loads, coordinating carrier and pickup/delivery information, verifying insurance documentation, contacting carriers, answering phones, and assisting with accounting and general office duties. The role emphasizes communication, organization, multitasking, customer service, teamwork, and attention to detail, with potential for full-time employment after the internship.
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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.

 

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.


 

Skills Required

  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Confident, organized, outgoing, and competitive
  • Excellent and effective communication skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Excellent time-management and multitasking skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Open communicator who values teamwork
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The Company
HQ: La Cañada Flintridge, CA
661 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

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!

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