Carrier Sales Internship - Summer 2026

Uber Freight

Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will serve as the primary contact for carriers, ensuring freight is serviced to meet or exceed standards and communicating needs to operations teams. They are expected to develop and maintain carrier relationships while achieving defined operational metrics.

We're seeking a Carrier Sales Intern to enhance carrier experience and manage relationships. This internship requires someone pursuing a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Supply Chain related field, with an expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a keen interest in logistics are highly valued.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Carrier Relationship Management

Communication

Market Trend Analysis

Pricing Strategy

Collaboration

Shipment Tracking

Tracing

Billing Accuracy

Invoicing

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Job Description

Schedule: Seasonal Job Type: On-site Salary Type: Hourly Req #: 2058

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.

For Illinois based roles: The salary range for this role is $20/hour.

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.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

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. 

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