Schneider National Trucking Company

“The ON TIME ORANGE MACHINE”
By John McDowell

Schneider National Trucking Company headquartered in the hometown of the Packers (Green Bay, Wisconsin) is the leading provider of premium TL (truckload) and Intermodal services. Schneider National has 39 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. That myriad of locations is important, because Schneider National provides services to over two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies. From humble beginnings, Schneider National has grown into a transportation giant. The company was founded in 1935 by A.J. Schneider, who started the business with proceeds from the sale of the family car. Today, Schneider National is the largest truckload carrier in North America. In the 69 years since Mr. Schneider founded the company, Schneider National has grown to the point, that in 1992, the company exceeded $1 billion in annual revenue. And just a mere four years later, Schneider National passed another milestone-by exceeding $2 billion in annual revenue in 1996. Schneider National offers these services: One-way van; Intermodal (Truck Rail, OptiModal); Dedicated Operations; Brokerage; Expedited services.

As you can imagine, with any transportation company which is experiencing the growth that Schneider National has experienced and is continuing to experience, there are plenty of job opportunities. And, there are……especially for qualified drivers (both Company Drivers and Owner-Operators). And, the opportunities are there for both solo drivers and team drivers.

Company Drivers who drive for Schneider National have just gotten a new pay package, which will allow them to earn (on average) about $1500-2500 more per year for solo drivers and $3500-4500 more per year for team drivers.

Other advantages to being a Company Driver for Schneider National: an industry leading benefits package; paid training; great mileage pay (loaded or empty); driver referral bonuses; quarterly bonuses; free vision insurance; free life insurance; medical and dental insurance at reduced rates. There are currently driving jobs for Company Drivers (solos and teams) in the following divisions: Van; Dedicated; Tanker; and Glass.

Company Driver Teams also (as mentioned earlier) have a new pay package. Other benefits to being a Company Driver Team for Schneider National: earn a $500-1000 bonus when you refer your driving team partner; average more than 5500-6500 miles per week; freight which is 98% no touch; centralized team dispatch; home 3 days, out 14 (except on West Coast, where drivers are home 4 days, and out 21); priority maintenance and scheduling; late model Freightliner Conventionals to drive; long lengths of haul—average 1500 miles per load).

To be qualified for a Company Driver job (team or solo) for Schneider National, you must: be at least 21 years old; pass a DOT physical; pass a DOT drug screening; have a solid work history; no convictions for careless or reckless driving; no convictions for drugs or alcohol.

If you are leaving the military or are considering leaving the military, please note that Schneider National is the leading employer of separating military. Over 5,000 of the 20,000 Schneider National associates are military veterans. There is no experience necessary and the company pays for training. Opportunities for separating military exist in these Divisions: Van; Dedicated; Tanker; and Flatbed. Separating military can be interviewed and accepted up to 2 months before separation.

A new compensation package has added an additional yearly pay of some $2500-4500 for Owner-Operators who drive for Schneider National. Owner-Operator (solos) earn 86 cents per mile (loaded or empty), while Owner-Operator (teams) earn 84 cents per mile (loaded or empty). Other benefits to being an Owner-Operator for Schneider National include these: $500 paid orientation; weekly settlements; fuel price protection for when fuel prices rise; a national fuel card which offers discounts of between .025 and .045 cents per gallon nationwide.

To be qualified for an Owner-Operator job with Schneider National, you: must be at least 21 years old; must maintain a clean, professional appearance; must do a complete and accurate application for the job; must have a CDL with Haz-Mat endorsement; must have the ability to drive in all 48 continental United States, as well as Canada; must have 30,000 verifiable miles of experience in the last 12 months, or 100,000 verifiable miles of experience in the past 24 months (Van and Glass Divisions)….OR you must have 100,000 verifiable miles of experience in the past 3 years (Bulk Division).

As noted at the start of this piece, Schneider National has 39 different locations throughout North America. The key operating centers are located in: Akron, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa; Fontana, California; Gary, Indiana; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Indianapolis, Indiana; Laredo, Texas; Portland, Oregon; Toronto, Ontario; Sacramento, California; and West Memphis, Arkansas.

Additional Operating Centers are located in: Atlanta, Georgia; Bedford, Pennsylvania; Beech Island, South Carolina; Delano, California; Evergreen, Alabama; Ottawa, Illinois, Delaware, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Laurinburg, North Carolina; London, Kentucky; Mehoopany, Pennsylvania; New Milford, Connecticut; Olney, Illinois; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Rahway, New Jersey; St. Louis, Missouri; Reserve, Louisiana; Garrett, Indiana; and Woodhaven, Michigan.

Schneider National operates Field Brokerage and OptiModal Offices in: Omaha, Nebraska; Garland, Texas; Stockbridge, Georgia; Fullerton, California; Willowbrook, Illinois; Little Falls, New Jersey; Westchester, Ohio; Concord, California.

Schneider National has been providing great (even award-winning) service for 69 years now. There are some great driving opportunities with this company……for the right individuals. Are you the type of dedicated employee who would like to join “The ON TIME ORANGE MACHINE”? If so, please apply with Schneider National, Inc. today!