What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carrier Sales Internship - Summer 2026 position at uberfreight?
About the Role
The Carrier Sales Intern is responsible for providing a best-in-class carrier experience, serving as the first line of contact for our carriers. They ensure all freight is serviced to meet/exceed standards while communicating carrier needs and changes to the operations teams. Interns are expected to develop and maintain carrier relationships while achieving company-defined operational metrics.
What the Candidate Will Do
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with carrier contacts, including coaching them on how to use our online platform and app for booking, through professional and timely communications and inquiry responses.
- Understand current market trends to successfully offer market-appropriate pricing to carriers.
- Collaborate with the account management team to notify carriers of shipment status and reschedule pick-up/delivery appointments when necessary.
- Manage shipment-level interaction with Uber Freight logistics support to handle day-to-day activities such as tracking, tracing, and communications.
- Confirm billing information is accurate and ready for invoicing.
Basic Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain related field
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
- Ability to work in one of the following locations: Rogers, AR or Chicago, IL
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours) between 6/1/2026 - 08/07/2026
Preferred Qualifications
- Keen interest in growing a career in logistics and transportation as demonstrated by coursework, written work, research, internships, etc
- Detailed and multi-task oriented (Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment)
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills – quickly resolving issues related to shipments and carrier availability
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees
Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.
About Uber Freight
Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.
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EEOC
Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.