GREEN BAY, Wis. – (June 29, 2010) – Schneider National, Inc., premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, has been named the 2009 Carrier of the Year by Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB). This marks the second consecutive year that Schneider National was chosen to receive this prestigious award. Kimberly-Clark provides some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands serving more than 150 countries.
“Schneider is our go-to carrier, providing our entire organization with the service and value we require,” said Steve Harmon, vice president of transportation for Kimberly-Clark. “This past year alone, they exceeded our stringent service expectations for all 23 of our most critical strategic customers.”
In addition to delivering exceptional service in 2009, Schneider worked with Kimberly-Clark on several significant initiatives, including a Transportation Symposium held at one of Schneider’s Green Bay facilities. During this daylong event, hands-on learning opportunities allowed Kimberly-Clark associates to develop a deeper understanding of the trucking business. In addition, Schneider managed several large-scale promotions and provided extensive consulting regarding safety and load securement in 2009.
“Schneider National is celebrating our 75th anniversary this year, and we’ve worked in tandem with Kimberly-Clark for over 50 of those years,” said Steve Matheys, Schneider National’s executive vice president and chief administration officer. “We believe this award was achieved in part because of the mutual trust and respect we’ve developed over our long history together, and we look forward to providing them with the same stellar service for the next 50 years.”
Schneider provides global, multi-modal service (including Dedicated, Regional, Intermodal, Expedited and Van/Truckload services) to Kimberly-Clark.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people—nearly a quarter of the world’s population—trust Kimberly-Clark brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. To keep up with the latest Kimberly-Clark news and to learn more about the company’s 136-year history of innovation, visit http://www.Kimberly-Clark.com.
About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Serving more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500 companies, Schneider National offers the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. The company’s transportation and logistics solutions include Van Truckload, Dedicated, Regional, Bulk, Intermodal, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing and International Logistics services.
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for 75 years. A $2.9 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries worldwide. For more information about Schneider National, visit www.schneider.com.
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