Schneider drivers building legacy of safety, one mile at a time

GREEN BAY, Wis.–(Zeest Media)–Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is celebrating hundreds of drivers for reaching new safety milestones while delivering reliable performance for shippers. Beyond these remarkable individuals, the awards also reflect Schneider’s responsible leadership in investing in drivers for the long haul and providing them with training, equipment and tools to be successful.

This year’s recipients help reinforce safe practices across Schneider’s fleet, supporting the company’s responsible operations and reliable service for customers.

“These milestones represent thousands of decisions made the right way,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “We celebrate the accomplishments of these award-earning professionals whose experience, determination and skill help push our safety performance forward.”

Schneider is committed to helping its associates and the industry operate more safely. The company’s hands-on onboarding, safety analytics and innovative virtual reality tools help prepare drivers to handle challenging scenarios with confidence. Additionally, Schneider equips trucks with features like collision mitigation sensors, speed limiters, side guard assist for blind spots and lane departure warnings. Taken together, these technological innovations can help improve safety for drivers and those with whom they share the road.

Schneider’s approach reflects what drivers value most, a company that equips them to help do the job the right way and lives up to the promises it makes. It also supports shippers’ need for reliable service, helping ensure freight is delivered on time and supply chains continue moving.

Schneider drivers stay for decades and can achieve these milestones because of the mentorship and support fostered at the company. This year, the transportation leader proudly recognizes the outstanding drivers who have helped keep the roads safe and inspire others:

• 85 drivers received the Consecutive Safe Driving Award, celebrating 10 or more consecutive years without a preventable accident or significant lost-time injury.
• Ira Kelley was recognized for achieving 40 years of consecutive safe driving in 2025, following his accomplishment in 2022 of reaching 4 million safe miles without a preventable accident.
• 84 drivers earned the Million Mile Award for transporting freight over 1 million miles accident-free or achieving a new million-mile milestone above their previous achievement.
• Four drivers reached the incredible milestone of 30 years of consecutive safe driving.
• 29 drivers were honored in the prestigious Haul of Fame event on June 11, either being inducted or having their plaques updated with new milestones. The Haul of Fame honors drivers for 3 million safe driving miles or 20 consecutive years of preventable accident-free driving. With this year’s class, the Haul of Fame now includes 448 total inductees. To permanently honor the recipients, plaques displaying their names are installed on the Haul of Fame wall at the company’s headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Schneider driving careers are shaped by a culture that values experience, accountability and safety leadership. For drivers who want stability, dependable paychecks and room to grow, the carrier is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work. To learn more about growing your career at Schneider, visit: https://schneiderjobs.com/.

About Schneider

Schneider is a premier multi-modal provider of transportation and logistics services. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional and Long-Haul Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics Consulting.

Schneider has been delivering superior customer experiences and investing in innovation for over 90 years. The company’s digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, is revolutionizing the industry giving shippers access to an expanded, highly flexible capacity network and provides carriers with unmatched access to quality drop-and-hook freight – Always Delivering, Always Ahead.

For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or follow the company socially on Facebook, LinkedIn and X: @WeAreSchneider.

Source: Schneider SNDR