Schneider celebrates 90 years of bold innovation, growth and industry leadership
June 12 2025 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Company hosts anniversary event today honoring
legacy and looking ahead
From a single truck in 1935 to a premier multimodal provider of
transportation, logistics and intermodal services, Schneider
National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), celebrates 90 years of bold evolution,
resilience and service excellence. Today, June 12, the company is
marking this milestone with a special event at its Green Bay
headquarters honoring its rich history, the people who have driven
its success, and its promising future.
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Schneider Trucks from 1940 to 2025
Founded by Al Schneider with a vision to build something
extraordinary, the company has grown into a multimodal powerhouse
with 19,400 associates and 12,500 trucks, logging over 9 million
freight miles daily — the equivalent of circling the globe 370
times.
“Reaching 90 years is a remarkable achievement and a testament
to the dedication of our current and former associates,” said
Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “From Al Schneider’s first
delivery to our nearly 14,000 company drivers today, our story is
one of innovation, adaptability, and a steadfast commitment to
providing safe and reliable service to our customers.”
A Legacy of Firsts
Schneider has repeatedly reshaped the supply chain through
industry-defining advancements:
- 1958: Schneider secured its first interstate authority,
expanding beyond Wisconsin and laying the groundwork for a national
footprint.
- 1980: Schneider successfully navigates deregulation
after the Motor Carrier Act is passed.
- 1982: Schneider Communications, Inc. is formed to
provide drivers long-distance telephone service.
- 1986: The company revolutionized trucking by becoming
the first to equip its fleet with two-way in-cab satellite
communication, eliminating the need for drivers to stop and use pay
phones for assignments.
- 1991: Recognizing the growing need for diversified
transportation services, Schneider launched its Intermodal
operations.
- 1992: Mexico City office opens to serve cross-border
customers.
- 1993: Building on its commitment to providing end-to-end
supply chain solutions, Schneider founded Schneider Logistics,
Inc.
- 2001: Schneider Brokerage started.
- 2017: Schneider went public, unlocking new opportunities
for innovation and growth.
- 2020: Schneider FreightPower® portal for shippers,
carriers and owner-operators launches.
- 2022: Schneider acquires Midwest Logistics Systems.
- 2023: Schneider becomes the first major carrier to fully
operationalize a battery electric fleet in California; The Grove
Innovation Center opens in Green Bay; M&M Transport Services is
acquired.
- 2024: Schneider acquires Cowan Systems, significantly
expanding Dedicated services to nearly 8,600 trucks. The company
establishes a preferred rail partnership with recently formed
CPKC.
- 2025: Schneider celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Honoring Excellence
Today’s event includes the induction of 30 new drivers to
Schneider’s Haul of Fame, a special recognition for those who have
achieved at least 3 million safe driving miles or 20 consecutive
years without a preventable accident. For the first time in company
history, five company drivers will receive their 4 million safe
mile awards in the same year, and one driver achieved 5 million
safe miles. There are only 435 drivers who have earned a plaque on
the Haul of Fame wall, which underscores what a rare achievement it
is and how important it is in Schneider’s deep-rooted culture of
safety.
Driving the Future
As Schneider looks ahead, it continues to invest in strategic
growth areas, including intermodal and cross-border services,
particularly in Mexico, as well as further organic and acquisitive
growth in Dedicated services. The company remains focused on
delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that meet the
evolving demands of the global supply chain.
“We’re not just celebrating our past — we’re accelerating into
the future,” said Rourke. “Our strong foundation in service, safety
and operational excellence, paired with our associates and an
openness to change anything but our values, ensures we’ll continue
to set the standard for decades to come.”
Note to Media: Video, soundbite with Executive Vice President
and Group President of Transportation and Logistics Jim Filter and
photos are available for download at:
schneider.com/newsroom.
About Schneider
Schneider is a premier multi-modal provider of transportation
and logistics services. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in
the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional and Long-Haul
Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage,
Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics
Consulting.
Schneider has been safely delivering superior customer
experiences and investing in innovation for 90 years. The company’s
digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, is revolutionizing
the industry giving shippers access to an expanded, highly flexible
capacity network and provides carriers with unmatched access to
quality drop-and-hook freight – Always Delivering, Always
Ahead.
For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or
follow the company socially on Facebook, LinkedIn and X:
@WeAreSchneider.
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