Schneider Logistics Honors 19 Carriers at Annual Conference

Those selected comprise the top 1 percent of carriers serving Schneider customers with service excellence

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Oct. 14, 2009—Schneider Logistics, Inc., a leading global logistics provider and part of the Schneider National enterprise, hosted its seventh annual Carrier Recognition Conference in Green Bay, Wis., on Sept. 16, 2009. Representatives from over 140 carriers attended this year’s event. The conference’s highlight came on Wednesday, Sept. 16, when 19 transportation companies were honored with Schneider Logistics’ Carrier of the Year award.

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 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.

“Each year Schneider Logistics holds its Carrier Recognition Conference to thank and recognize those core providers who deliver the capacity and high-level service for which Schneider is known,” said Bill Miller, vice president of Supply Chain Management at Schneider Logistics. “Because these carriers are an extension of Schneider, we count on them to deliver each and every load safely, on-time and with great professionalism.”

2009 Schneider Logistics Carrier of the Year winners include: Standard Forwarding Company, Inc. (East Moline, Ill.); AAA Cooper Transportation (Dothan, Ala.); T C & Sons Trucking, LLC (Wolcott, Conn.): Ryan Transportation, Inc. (Livonia, Mich.); JB Hunt Transport, Inc. (Lowell, Ark.); Ottaway Motor Express, LTD (Woodstock, Ontario); Go To Transport, Inc. (Bay City, Mich.); Triple Crown Services Company (Fort Wayne, Ind.); TST Overland Express (Mississauga, Ontario); Pitt Ohio Express (Pittsburgh, Penn.); Vitran (Indianapolis, Ind.); Con-Way Freight Inc. (Ann Arbor, Mich.); Thompson Transportation Services Inc. (Sharpsburg, Ky.); A D Transport Express (Canton, Mich.); Venture Express Inc. (LaVergne, Tenn.); Merchants Forwarding Co. (Melvindale, Mich.); Black Horse Carriers Inc. (Carol Stream, Ill.); Heartland Express (North Liberty, Iowa) and Tom Hassel Transport Inc. (Point Pleasant, N.J.).

Schneider Logistics’ Carrier Recognition Conference, which was held at historic Lambeau Field, also featured speakers from The Energy Tribune, SmartWay, American Chemistry Council and Transport Fundamentals, LLC. They shared insights around the conference’s theme: “ECOnomics: going green in an ever changing economy.”

About Schneider Logistics, Inc.
Schneider Logistics, Inc. is an international logistics provider to Global 2000 companies. Schneider Logistics helps customers capture strategic business value from their supply chains in the form of lower distribution costs, reduced inventory, improved customer service and increased availability to working capital. The company provides end-to-end supply chain management, warehousing, transloading, transportation management and international logistics services.

Schneider Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, a premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert logistics and transportation solutions for nearly 75 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings.