Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Schneider Logistics Honors 18 Carriers at Annual Conference Those selected comprise the top one percent of carriers serving Schneider customers with service excellence


GREEN BAY, Wis.—Dec. 7, 2010 — Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading global logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, hosted its eighth annual Carrier Recognition Conference in Green Bay, Wis., this fall. Representatives from over 140 carriers attended this year’s event. The conference included recognition of 18 transportation companies as Schneider Logistics Carriers of the Year.

The Carrier of the Year distinction is presented to Schneider third-party logistics carriers that serve a variety of transportation modes and excel in operational performance, exceptional service, safety and ease of conducting business. Carriers recognized at this year’s conference represent the top 1 percent of service providers moving freight on behalf of Schneider Logistics’ customers.

“This event is a great opportunity to say thank you to those carriers who help us to supply best-in-class logistics solutions to our mutual customers,” said Jack Gross, senior vice president of Schneider Logistics. “These providers exemplify the high standards needed to bring exceptional value to our customers’ supply chains.”

2010 Schneider Logistics Carrier of the Year winners include: Standard Forwarding LLC (East Moline, Ill.); Mesilla Valley Transportation (Las Cruces, N.M.); T C & Sons Trucking, LLC (Wolcott, Conn.); Chopper 79 Logistics (Montville, N.J.); JB Hunt Transport, Inc. (Lowell, Ark.); Ottaway Motor Express, LTD (Woodstock, Ontario); Packard Transport Inc. (Channahon, Ill.); Triple Crown Services Company (Fort Wayne, Ind.); TST Overland Express (Mississauga, Ontario); Pitt Ohio Express (Pittsburgh, Penn.); Time Transport Inc. (Franksville, Wis.); Kingsway Transport (Mississauga, Ontario); Estes Express (Richmond, Va.); Evans Distribution Systems (Melvindale, Mich.);Transport America Inc. (Eagan, Minn.); Southeastern Freight Lines (Lexington, S.C.); Heartland Express (North Liberty, Iowa) and Tom Hassel Transport Inc. (Point Pleasant, N.J.). Because of its affiliation with Schneider Logistics, Schneider National is not eligible for consideration.

Schneider Logistics’ Carrier Recognition Conference, which was held at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, also featured speakers from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Retail Federation and Transport Fundamentals, LLC. They shared insights around the conference’s theme: “Changing Gears: The Road Ahead.”

About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, Inc., is a leading supply chain management provider for domestic and international shippers. The company provides end-to-end supply chain management, transportation management and international logistics solutions through its transloading, warehousing, distribution, port dray, inland logistics management, supply chain management, brokerage and domestic China transportation services.

A $2.9 billion company, Schneider National has provided logistics and transportation expertise for 75 years. For more information about Schneider Logistics, visit www.schneider.com.

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