Schneider National celebrates 90th birthday with commemorative event in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Founded in 1935, Schneider National has grown plenty over the past 90 years, and on Thursday at its Green Bay headquarters, the transportation and logistics company celebrated that growth for its birthday.
While it began with one man and one truck, the company now employs over 19,000 people and operates nearly 15,000 trucks. Schneider's 90th birthday celebration kicked off with a 10:30 a.m. arrival of some of its 'Haul of Fame' drivers to kick off the celebration.
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The classic 'Omaha Orange' became a staple of the company in 1944 when Al Schneider, the company's founder, painted the truck, and now they're all over.
The company's birthday party on Thursday also provided a glimpse into their history, along with ideas for the future, including a focus on investing in cross-border services, especially in Mexico, where they have an office.
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'We're not just celebrating our past — we're accelerating into the future,' President and CEO Mark Rourke said via a release. 'Our strong foundation in service, safety and operational excellence, paired with our associates and an openness to change anything but our values, ensures we'll continue to set the standard for decades to come.'
The event inducted 30 new drivers into the 'Haul of Fame,' which recognizes at truckers who have traveled at least 3 million safe miles or 20 consecutive years without a preventable accident.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Founded in 1935, Schneider National has grown plenty over the past 90 years, and on Thursday at its Green Bay headquarters, the transportation and logistics company celebrated that growth for its birthday. While it began with one man and one truck, the company now employs over 19,000 people and operates nearly 15,000 trucks. Schneider's 90th birthday celebration kicked off with a 10:30 a.m. arrival of some of its 'Haul of Fame' drivers to kick off the celebration. Oshkosh Defense secures contract extension with Army for Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 The classic 'Omaha Orange' became a staple of the company in 1944 when Al Schneider, the company's founder, painted the truck, and now they're all over. The company's birthday party on Thursday also provided a glimpse into their history, along with ideas for the future, including a focus on investing in cross-border services, especially in Mexico, where they have an office. TSA offers tips for navigating Appleton International Airport during busy summer travel season 'We're not just celebrating our past — we're accelerating into the future,' President and CEO Mark Rourke said via a release. 'Our strong foundation in service, safety and operational excellence, paired with our associates and an openness to change anything but our values, ensures we'll continue to set the standard for decades to come.' The event inducted 30 new drivers into the 'Haul of Fame,' which recognizes at truckers who have traveled at least 3 million safe miles or 20 consecutive years without a preventable accident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Company hosts anniversary event today honoring legacy and looking ahead GREEN BAY, Wis., June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From a single truck in 1935 to a premier multimodal provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), celebrates 90 years of bold evolution, resilience and service excellence. Today, June 12, the company is marking this milestone with a special event at its Green Bay headquarters honoring its rich history, the people who have driven its success, and its promising future. Founded by Al Schneider with a vision to build something extraordinary, the company has grown into a multimodal powerhouse with 19,400 associates and 12,500 trucks, logging over 9 million freight miles daily — the equivalent of circling the globe 370 times. "Reaching 90 years is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the dedication of our current and former associates," said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. 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A Legacy of Firsts Schneider has repeatedly reshaped the supply chain through industry-defining advancements: 1958: Schneider secured its first interstate authority, expanding beyond Wisconsin and laying the groundwork for a national footprint. 1980: Schneider successfully navigates deregulation after the Motor Carrier Act is passed. 1982: Schneider Communications, Inc. is formed to provide drivers long-distance telephone service. 1986: The company revolutionized trucking by becoming the first to equip its fleet with two-way in-cab satellite communication, eliminating the need for drivers to stop and use pay phones for assignments. 1991: Recognizing the growing need for diversified transportation services, Schneider launched its Intermodal operations. 1992: Mexico City office opens to serve cross-border customers. 1993: Building on its commitment to providing end-to-end supply chain solutions, Schneider founded Schneider Logistics, Inc. 2001: Schneider Brokerage started. 2017: Schneider went public, unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth. 2020: Schneider FreightPower® portal for shippers, carriers and owner-operators launches. 2022: Schneider acquires Midwest Logistics Systems. 2023: Schneider becomes the first major carrier to fully operationalize a battery electric fleet in California; The Grove Innovation Center opens in Green Bay; M&M Transport Services is acquired. 2024: Schneider acquires Cowan Systems, significantly expanding Dedicated services to nearly 8,600 trucks. 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