About the role#
Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is offering a summer internship for students interested in the transportation and logistics field. This role is based on-site in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. You will work within our Traffic, Safety, and Dispatch departments to gain hands-on experience with our workflows and business processes. This is a paid, full-time position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Complete at least one assigned project for review and potential implementation.
- Participate in job-shadowing and training to learn how our departments interact.
- Define problems, conduct research, collect data, and perform analysis.
- Update, review, and track various internal reports.
- Apply lean tools to identify and remove waste in your daily tasks.
- Present your project findings and recommendations at the end of the internship.
- Attend required intern training events and participate in team projects.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment as a full-time student at a local, accredited college or university.
- A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Coursework toward a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Mathematics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work at least 350 hours during the summer.
- A commitment to workplace safety for yourself and your team.
Location & details#
- Location: Mt. Sterling, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: We are not hiring individuals who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Travel: The role may require minimal overnight travel.
About Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)
Dot Transportation, Inc. operates as the transportation subsidiary of Dot Foods. Founded in 1991, the company manages one of the largest privately owned trucking fleets in the United States. It provides supply chain and redistribution services across North America from 15 distribution centers and 30 terminals. The organization employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Mount Sterling, Illinois.
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