Intern at Allen Lund Company in Charlotte, NC

Summary: Allen Lund Company is a transportation brokerage company that has been growing since its establishment in 1976. They are seeking an intern to assist with logistics tracking, communication with carriers, and general office duties to support their operations. 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 Required Qualifications: - Self-motivated - Enthusiastic team player - Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment - Confident - Organized - Outgoing - Competitive - Value teamwork - Open communicator - Excellent and effective communication skills - Strong customer service orientation - Excellent work ethic - Excellent time-management skills - Ability to multitask - Highly organized - Detail-oriented Important Skills: Customer service, Time-management Nice-to-Have Skills: Outgoing, Competitive, Self-motivated Benefits: Benefit from training and development and competitive compensation., Potential for a full-time position following the internship for the right candidate.