Schneider reaches 1 million electric miles

Schneider National says it’s the first major carrier to rack up 1 million miles (1.6 million km) using battery-electric vehicles hauling customer freight. It operates nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadia Class…

Schneider opens The Grove innovation center

Schneider has opened The Grove – a new innovation center it says will serve as a collaborative space where its associates and customers can come together to share ideas. It’s…

Schneider grows electric truck fleet

Schneider is making a big bet on battery-electric trucks, purchasing nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias for its Southern California intermodal operations. The first of the trucks are set to be delivered…

Schneider to shutter Canadian operations

Schneider Transport has put its Guelph, Ont., property for sale and informed associates it is closing its Canada-based operations. “Today, Jan. 14, 2022, we are announcing a change in the…

Schneider names Canadian Ride of Pride driver

Canadian military veteran and 10-year safe driver for Schneider, Michael Cunningham, has been named the company’s Canadian Ride of Pride truck driver, the fleet announced. Schneider has run three Canadian…

Schneider brings Bulk Express Intermodal services to Canada

TORONTO, Ont. – Schneider has expanded its Bulk Express Intermodal services to Canada. This month it began offering shippers inbound and outbound Canadian services, with bulk loads shipped by rail…

Schneider donates trucks to attract new talent

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Schneider has found a creative way to attract new drivers – by giving them trucks to learn on. The fleet donated 10 gently used, late model…

Schneider celebrates 50 years in bulk

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its bulk division. It entered the segment in 1969 with the acquisition of Kampo Transit, before renaming it Schneider…

Schneider’s new spec’ designed for drivers

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – In a bid to attract and retain drivers, Schneider is spec’ing better trucks. The company said its new spec’s include factory-installed fridges and storage cabinets, built-in…

Schneider sees benefits to owning its container chassis

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider announced it has completed its plan to bring all chassis ownership in house, with the purchase of more than 15,000 intermodal container chassis over the…

Schneider’s switch to automated transmissions paying off

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Schneider says it is experiencing excellent driver acceptance and fewer maintenance issues since it began converting its fleet to automated transmissions. The company has now implemented…

Schneider says it nearly eliminated cargo theft in 2015

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Schneider has announced that of the company’s more than three million loads moved last year, 99.999% were theft-free. In an age when cargo thieves have run…

Drivers with untreated OSA five times more likely to crash, study finds

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — A study involving Schneider’s sleep apnea screening and treatment program has found it is delivering significant health and safety benefits for drivers. Schneider began screening drivers…

Schneider gathers best practices on how to protect freight from extreme temperatures

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Schneider is offering its expertise to help road and rail shippers protect their freight from chilly winter temperatures. Along with other industry experts, Schneider, a North…

Schneider recognizes top carriers

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Schneider has presented 18 carriers with Carrier Recognition Awards, including Day & Ross. The carriers recognized through the program represent the top 1% of Schneider’s service…