Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience.  The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises.

Internship Overview:

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available)
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience
• Paid housing/housing assistance may be available

Responsibilities:

• Learn how to manage and support a fleet of professional drivers to maximize productivity, safety, and operational efficiency while ensuring top-tier customer service.
• Dive into every aspect of logistics and supply chain management, overseeing driver assignments from start to finish while managing in-transit progress and service workflows for smooth end-to-end execution.
• Work directly with load planners and account management teams to analyze and determine optimal transportation solutions, leveraging internal platforms and tools to maximize freight efficiency and minimize dwell time.
• Track operational metrics—such as driver production, deadhead, and retention—to ensure high performance and operational success. 
• Develop and present a comprehensive Summer Project Proposal, taking insights gained from the operations role to address a key business need—a major, time-intensive initiative throughout the internship.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal relationship-building
• Eagerness to learn logistics and supply chain management

Internship Development Activities:

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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