P&S Transportation Summer Internship

  • Full-time
  • Location: Birmingham, AL (Ensley Yard)
  • Job Titles: Intern (Hourly)

Company Description

Founded in 2004, P&S Transportation is one of the fastest growing flatbed trucking operations with terminals nationwide. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation. Our goal is to stay ahead through our emphasis on driver satisfaction and retention, cutting edge technology, offering creative solutions, customer partnerships and smarter people than our competition. Our business is growing exponentially and we require the best to help us continue on our path of success. Join our team and be a part of the future of the industry.  

We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation.

Job Description

Load Planning: As a Load Planner, you will be creating loads for drivers to transport. In this position, you will load shipments into McLeod, communicate with customers on short pays, and resolve issues on unbilled orders.

 

Fleet Management: As a Fleet Manager, also known as Driver Manager, you will assist with directing drivers to fitting loads, arrange vacation time for the drivers, and be their first point of contact for any employment related issues. You will be taught the fundamentals of the fleet manager's position and the opportunity to manage your own small fleet of drivers.

 

Reporting: To keep track of important business elements such as our revenue and loaded trucks, we have analysts that work daily to complete reports for the company. You will learn the importance of these reports and how to create them.

 

Safety and Risk Management: It is very important to know the Hours-of-Service regulations and how they impact the transportation industry. You will also learn the importance of cargo securement and equipment maintenance and how it affects the shipment of a load and the safety of our drivers.

 

Asset Management and Maintenance: It is important to be able to maintain the value and life of our assets by providing proper maintenance and care to our trucks.  You will be able to learn the process of how we attain and maintain our assets, and how it impacts the daily operations of our drivers and our business.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Information Systems
  • 2.5 GPA or greater

Additional Information

This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression.  This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities. 

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.

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