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.
