Marten Transport internships provide students with hands-on experience in supply chain, logistics, and trucking operations, working alongside experienced teams while contributing to real-world projects. Students participating in Marten Transport internships gain valuable insight into daily operations, carrier management, and customer relations, while contributing directly to the company’s success.

Company: Marten Transport

Website: Marten Transport

About Marten Transport

Marten Transport Ltd. is one of the largest Refrigerated Truckload, Intermodal and Brokerage providers in the U.S. Canada and Mexico. The company specializes in exceeding customer expectations for reliability and cost savings by delivering on-time and on-cost transportation services across entire supply chain networks.

Position Overview: Supply Chain Intern

Internship Experience & Learning Opportunities

• Interns will train alongside our experienced management and operations team either within our Dry Van or Regional Truckload Divisions. Both divisions will lead you through real world experience within the trucking industry.
• Expect high pace, exciting energy, multitasking and hands on involvement during the time of your internship.
• Interns will learn the basics of leading our would class professional drivers and will also have the chance to develop relationships with our valued customers.
• Additionally, interns immediately contribute value by supporting multiple facets of the organization.
• Being an intern at Marten Transport will give you the ideal opportunity for a long-term career with us after graduation.

Positions are available in Colonial Heights, VA.

Interested candidates can apply directly through the Marten Transport career portal.

Position Overview: Logistics Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive daily and weekly load count, revenue and margin goals for a specific region.
• Develop current carrier base for consistent lane specific volumes.
• Negotiate pricing and solicit business from our existing customers to secure freight for our contracted carriers.
• Work directly with sales and management to assist in developing pricing for larger customers.
• Monitor EDI system for available freight. Make sure correct reason codes are included on all rejected shipments.
• Act as a mentor for new employees and assist in training as needed.
• Identify new traffic lanes for potential growth.
• Verify all carriers used meet Marten Transport Logistics, LLC safety standards.
• Meet departmental and personal profit margin goals.
•  Travel up to 10% of scheduled time throughout the year.
•  Work independently and as a cohesive member of a team to maximize Marten Transport Logistics, LLC profitability.
•  Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.

Abilities/ Skills Required

Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong organizational ability, detail oriented, ability to handle a fast-paced work environment. Ability to solve problems efficiently and remain calm under pressure. Self-motivated, with negotiation skills. Computer experience necessary: Windows and Excel or similar programs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity for data entry, stooping, bending for filing, good listening and speaking ability.

Education / Training Required

College degree preferred along with previous experience in sales/ marketing. Previous experience in trucking industry a plus.

Positions are available in Mondovi, WI, and Tucker, GA.

Interested candidates can apply directly through the Marten Transport career portal.

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