Pilot Company
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Program Intern, Transportation

Location
Knoxville, TN
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

Are you a critical thinker with strong data analysis skills and a passion for logistics? Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Transportation team for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to our operational efficiency by refining our processes and creating improved departmental tools.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, tackling key projects that will provide you with practical, hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain valuable insights into the transportation business while your work will help improve our driver efficiency and expose you to new opportunities within the industry. Specific projects will be determined closer to the internship to align with current business needs.

Your responsibilities may include

  • Process Improvement: Refine existing processes by creating and improving department tools using Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze data for key insights and communicate your findings clearly and concisely to the team.
  • Time Management: Practice time management by handling multiple tasks and taking on additional projects throughout the summer.
  • Strategic Exploration: Help the transportation team explore new opportunities, including driver efficiency projects, to improve overall operations.

What We're Looking For

  • Education: A student pursuing a degree in Supply-Chain or Data Analytics. Coursework in business and programming is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Experience with Tableau is a plus.
  • Soft Skills: You must be a critical thinker with strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. The ability to collaborate and a curiosity to learn are crucial for this role.
  • Experience: Involvement in extra-curricular activities or clubs that support leadership skills is a plus.
  • Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, followed by an interview with leaders on our Transportation team. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Company

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

Military encouraged to apply.

Our culture is built on four core virtues

Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to meet deadlines, reliable in its commitment to accuracy, authentic in its interactions, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

This is a full-time, in-person internship running from June 7 - August 13, 2027. You'll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters, where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.

Read the original posting

From Pilot Company's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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