Summer Internship 2027
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Circle Logistics
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Summary
Interns will rotate through track and trace, carrier sales, and inside sales departments to manage shipments and build business relationships. They will participate in bi-weekly freight forums to gain a high-level understanding of the transportation industry.
Job Description
Company Description
Circle Logistics is a leading freight brokerage and third-party logistics provider connecting shippers with high-quality carrier partners across multiple transportation modes. We deliver customer-focused, data-driven supply chain solutions with national reach, deep industry expertise, and a reputation for execution. As a private, debt-free company, Circle offers strong growth opportunities, long-term career development, and a collaborative operating environment.
Job Description
Program Details
May 31st - July 30th 2027
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
$15 per hour
On-site at our Fort Wayne, Indiana headquarters.
Other on-site offices: Naperville, IL; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Tinley Park, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Toledo, OH; Whiteland, IN; Brownsburg, IN
Only EIGHT interns will be selected for the Class of 2027.
Earn Your Way Through the Business
Interns rotate through four core departments:
Track & Trace
Learn the foundation of freight movement
Manage active shipments
Communicate with carriers
Solve problems in real time
Carrier Sales
Build carrier relationships
Negotiate rates
Understand margin strategy
Develop confidence on live calls
Inside Sales
Prospect new business
Make outbound calls
Handle objections
Create opportunity
Account Management
Build and maintain customer relationships
Manage day-to-day customer needs
Coordinate shipments and solve issues
Identify opportunities to grow accounts
Communicate with customers and internal teams
You will work alongside experienced team members first - then step into the driver’s seat yourself.
We value preparation. We value effort. We reward performance.
Bi-Weekly Freight Forum
Every two weeks, interns participate in a Freight Forum introducing broader aspects of the transportation industry.
You will gain perspective beyond your daily role and understand how the industry operates at a high level.
What We’re Looking For
- Competitive mindset
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Coachable and resilient
- Comfortable on the phone
- Motivated by goals and growth
Athletic backgrounds and leadership experience are highly valued.
If you enjoy measurable progress, constructive coaching, and being part of a team that pushes each other to improve, this is for you.
Full-Time Opportunity
Circle Logistics is prepared and interested in hiring high-performing interns into full-time roles following graduation.
This internship serves as a direct pathway into positions such as Carrier Sales Representative and Inside Sales Representative.
Eligibility
- Rising juniors & seniors preferred, sophomores considered
- Available full-time May 31 - July 30, 2027 - 8a - 5p
- Able to work on-site
Application Timeline
August 17th, 2026: Applications Open
October 30th, 2026: Finalize On-Site Interviews
December 21st, 2026: Class Announced
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via LinkedIn or Handshake.
Eight spots. Competitive selection process.
Circle Logistics is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Circle Logistics was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2011 by Eric Fortmeyer and Chad Buchanan. Fifteen years later, we're a privately held 3PL moving roughly 33,000 loads a month across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with an asset-based fleet, a vetted carrier network, and branches across the country. We've grown without losing the part that mattered most at the beginning: when something is on the line, a real person picks up the phone.
For shippers. We move freight across every major mode (dry van, reefer, flatbed, expedite, oversize, auto, bulk, LTL, and air) for customers ranging from family-owned manufacturers to Fortune 500 supply chains. Our work is built on three commitments we make on every load: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. No Fail Service means we own the load from tender to delivery and solve problems rather than explain them. Personalized Communication means a named point of contact who knows your freight. Innovative Solutions means we invest in the technology and visibility tools that keep you out of the weeds.
For our team. Circle is built on an intrapreneurial branch model. Top performers don't hit a ceiling. They build books, build teams, and in many cases build branches of their own with real ownership of the outcome.
For carriers. We work with a hand-selected network of strategic partners because our customers only work with the best. That means fair rates, fast pay, and dispatchers who treat drivers like partners.
Big enough to handle complex freight at scale. Small enough that the people running your account actually know your business.
Founded
2011
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Truck Transportation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Circle Logistics was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2011 by Eric Fortmeyer and Chad Buchanan. Fifteen years later, we're a privately held 3PL moving roughly 33,000 loads a month across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with an asset-based fleet, a vetted carrier network, and branches across the country. We've grown without losing the part that mattered most at the beginning: when something is on the line, a real person picks up the phone.
For shippers. We move freight across every major mode (dry van, reefer, flatbed, expedite, oversize, auto, bulk, LTL, and air) for customers ranging from family-owned manufacturers to Fortune 500 supply chains. Our work is built on three commitments we make on every load: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. No Fail Service means we own the load from tender to delivery and solve problems rather than explain them. Personalized Communication means a named point of contact who knows your freight. Innovative Solutions means we invest in the technology and visibility tools that keep you out of the weeds.
For our team. Circle is built on an intrapreneurial branch model. Top performers don't hit a ceiling. They build books, build teams, and in many cases build branches of their own with real ownership of the outcome.
For carriers. We work with a hand-selected network of strategic partners because our customers only work with the best. That means fair rates, fast pay, and dispatchers who treat drivers like partners.
Big enough to handle complex freight at scale. Small enough that the people running your account actually know your business.
Founded
2011
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Truck Transportation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
