Type Private Number of employees 17,450 | Founder Al Schneider | |
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Industry Motor transportationTruckingLogistics Area served North AmericaChinaCentral America Key people Christopher Lofgren (CEO) CEO Christopher B. Lofgren (Aug 2002–) Profiles | ||
Schneider National is a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Schneider’s solutions, include Regional, Long-Haul, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Cross-Dock Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Port Logistics.
Founded in 1935 when Al Schneider sold the family car to buy his first truck, Schneider is headquartered in Green Bay, Wis. Don Schneider, Al’s oldest son, succeeded Al as president on February 9, 1976, and served in that role for 27 years. In 2002, Christopher Lofgren was named the company’s third president and CEO.
Schneider is one of the largest truckload carriers in North America, hauling 19,318 loads per day, with 11,650 company drivers, 10,120 company trucks and 33,830 trailers on the road. The company conducts business worldwide with 166 facilities, including a presence in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. Schneider’s customers include more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500 companies.