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Freight Broker Intern - Summer 2026

Schneider National
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

$22.1 - $22.6 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Schneider is hiring a Freight Broker Intern in Chicago, IL to support their sales team and gain experience in transportation, sales, and customer service.
  • The intern will be responsible for prospecting new carriers, coaching them on digital tools, negotiating rates, and tracking shipment status.
  • Candidates should be currently enrolled in college, pursuing a bachelor's degree, and able to work full-time over the summer.
  • The position offers a starting wage of $22.10 - $22.60 per hour, with an additional $1.25/hr for specific hours worked.
  • Interns will also have access to networking events, professional training, and volunteer activities to enhance their experience.

Job overview:     

Schneider is seeking a Freight Broker Intern in Chicago, IL to provide support to Schneider’s sales team. The Freight Broker Intern will gain an understanding of transportation, sales and customer service through training opportunities and hands-on work assignments.    

Responsibilities:    

  • Prospect new carriers and connect with existing third-party companies.    
  • Coach carriers how to use our digital tools to improve their business needs.        
  • Negotiate rates with carriers.
  • Communicate with drivers and carriers to update and track shipment status. 


Internship-specific opportunities:       

  • Networking events with Schneider associates.    
  • Professional skills trainings led by Schneider leaders.      
  • Business resource groups meetings and events.      
  • Volunteer activities.      
  • After-work social gatherings.       

Skills and qualifications:        

  • Currently enrolled at a college or university.      
  • Working toward a bachelor’s degree.      
  • Able to work full-time over the summer.      
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.      
  • Able to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Starting wage of $22.10 - 22.60 / hour. Additional $1.25/hr (a minimum of 4 continuous hours worked between the hours of 1600-0500 local time)

Schneider's inclusive culture      

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.




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