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:
- Dive into every aspect of logistics and supply chain management, working directly with our customers and overseeing their shipments from start to finish. You’ll become the single point of contact for customer service across Dedicated, Intermodal, Truckload, and more.
- Analyze, negotiate, and determine the best transportation solutions for our customers—leveraging our innovative tech platform, Hoptek, to identify optimal freight to bid on and negotiate rates.
- Individually manage all service for assigned customers, working across Dedicated Backhaul, One Way, Intermodal, and Power Only. You’ll be responsible for making sure every shipment goes smoothly.
- Work directly with customers, lead quarterly and annual business reviews, and become their trusted logistics advisor.
- Track and present key metrics like Service, Tender Acceptance, Award to Actual, and Billing Accuracy to both your team and our customers.
- Train and educate our admin optimization team on customer-specific processes to ensure flawless execution and billing.
- Take the lead on any billing issues and ensure our customers are satisfied and our revenue is protected.
- Own reporting and housekeeping for your assigned accounts, managing an average of 100 shipments in transit and making sure each one gets from start to finish successfully.
Qualifications:
- College students who are energetic, creative, and eager to learn
- Anyone seeking experience in logistics, supply chain management, business analytics, or customer service
- Those excited by solving real-world problems and building relationships
- Individuals who want to work with cutting-edge technology and make a difference from day one
Internship Development Activities:
- Lessons with Leaders Sessions
- Mentor Program
- Intern Activities
- Community Support Events
- Networking
- Summer Project Proposal and Presentation

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.
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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