2019 PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE: PLS Logistics

EACE's Professional Exchange Program provides the opportunity for career center staff to visit employers during the summer months in order to explore career pathways, learn current recruiting processes, uncover internship options and discover potential partnerships.

Registration opens May 1, 2019 at 12:00 PM EDT and is available to EACE members only. Employer members are not eligible, as the program is designed for college career center professionals only.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Over its 26-year history, PLS Logistics Services has become one of the country’s leading logistics management services providers. We are based outside of Pittsburgh, PA in Cranberry Township & with offices currently in Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Saint Louis, MO, Philadelphia, PA & downtown Pittsburgh, PA, and are continuously expanding! We have truly grown into a nationwide family. We take tremendous pride in our family & the work we do. Our people are the lifeblood of our organization. Their passion, dedication, energy, and camaraderie are what make PLS the company it is today. If you are looking for a cookie-cutter, 9-5 office job, this is NOT that place. We are not interested in the average Joe! At PLS, we work hard, play hard, and always have fun! We strive to make an impact not only in our industry but the communities we work in. We ship over one million loads annually across all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS Transportation network of over 250,000 trucks representing 25,000 carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies.

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SITE VISIT DESCRIPTION / AGENDA

• Meet with our lead Philadelphia recruiter who will take you through a general overview of the company and its history as well as the positions we have available and the career paths following those positions.

• Tour of the office.

• Shadow sales reps at different stages of their career from trainee to team lead as well as Logistics Coordinators.

• Somehands-on activities for you to give you an idea of what it is like to work in logistics and make sales.

• Over lunch you will meet with our floor managers.

• Opportunity to review your resume with our recruiter.

FAQs:

What is the attire?

Business casual

Will refreshments/food be provided?

Pizza for lunch

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

No, registration/tickets are not transferrable. If you can no longer attend this event, please log in and cancel your registration.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, you can log in and update your registration information.

What are the program's policies?

Once a deadline has been established, registrations will no longer be considered for the program.

Only EACE college/student members may register, as this program is a member benefit.

CONTACT:

Please contact EACE Professional Exchange Committee member and site manager, Lisa DeLuca at lmd462@drexel.edu with any questions pertaining to this site visit.