New AI Operations Lab will provide college students with hands-on experience in freight technology, operational transformation, and a $2,500 scholarship.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Envoy AI, the AI Native platform behind logistics autonomous agent system and execution layer Ellie, today announced the launch of Boss of Machines: AI Operations Lab, a new internship and scholarship program designed to prepare the next generation of logistics professionals for an industry increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and digital labor.
The program was introduced by Envoy AI CEO Robby Nathan during his fireside chat at FreightWaves' F3: Future of Freight Festival on October 27.
"Freight has always been a people business, and that isn't changing," said Robby Nathan, Envoy AI CEO. "What is changing is how the work gets done. We want students to understand that shift firsthand. There's a big difference between learning about AI in a classroom and seeing what it takes to put it to work in a real operation. Our goal is to give them that experience and help prepare them to become the leaders this industry will need."
Launching in spring 2027, the three-month program will select two college juniors or seniors for an immersive experience working directly with Envoy AI's product, engineering, and operations teams. Participants will gain firsthand exposure to how AI technology is developed, implemented, and used to solve real operational challenges across the freight industry.
Preparing Students for a Changing Industry
As freight companies adopt AI to automate routine work, improve productivity, and scale operations, the skills future logistics leaders need are evolving.
The Boss of Machines program bridges the gap between classroom education and the practical experience needed to lead technology-enabled operations.
Students will participate in four areas of learning:
- Building AI for Operations: Understanding how AI agents are developed and applied to freight workflows.
- Deploying Digital Labor: Learning how new technology is integrated into existing systems, implemented with customers, and adopted by operational teams.
- Measuring Operational Performance: Exploring the role of analytics, productivity, and return on investment in evaluating technology initiatives.
- Leading Modern Freight Operations: Developing an understanding of how people and AI agents work together to manage and execute freight operations.
Investing in the Next Generation
The initiative reflects Envoy AI's commitment to developing talent and giving students meaningful exposure to the technology and operational practices shaping the future of transportation.
"About 75% of the freight in our live accounts is already booked through Ellie, and that changes the job a new hire walks into," said Nathan. "The people starting their careers in freight now are going to spend a lot of their day managing agents. That takes someone who can tell when a rate doesn't make sense for the lane, and who'll catch a carrier about to fall off before the shipper ever hears about it. Somebody has to be the boss of those machines. We named the program after that job because it's the one brokerages are going to be hiring for."
Throughout the program, students will work alongside experienced industry professionals, gaining exposure to product development, customer implementations, operational workflows, and the business decisions involved in deploying AI at scale.
Upon successful completion of the three-month program, each participant will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their fall 2027 studies.
Applications and Program Timeline
The inaugural Boss of Machines: AI Operations Lab will welcome two students for the spring 2027 semester.
The program is open to college juniors and seniors interested in logistics, supply chain management, technology, engineering, business operations, and related fields.
Applicants will be asked to share their interests, relevant experience, and perspectives on how technology can improve freight operations.
Envoy AI will announce selected participants in January 2027, ahead of the spring program kickoff.
Additional program details and application information will be available through Envoy AI's website.
About Envoy AI
Envoy AI develops AI-powered digital labor solutions for freight and logistics operations. Through its AI workforce, Ellie, the company helps logistics teams automate operational workflows, improve productivity, and execute freight processes across existing transportation systems. Envoy AI helps transportation organizations scale operations through practical AI applications.
Media Contact
Michelle McBride, Envoy AI, 1 972-821-2012, [email protected], tryenvoy.ai
SOURCE Envoy AI
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