Schneider National Selected as Wal-Mart’s Intermodal Carrier of the Year 

Global retailer selects Schneider for the fourth time in the award’s 10-year history

GREEN BAY, Wis.—July 30, 2008—Schneider National announced today it has been selected as the 2007 Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Schneider was notified of this year’s honor after Wal-Mart’s annual evaluation of its trucking and logistics services providers.  Since the award’s inception in 1997, the premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services has held this title in three other years: 2002, 2003 and 2004. 

“We consider many factors when determining the winner of this award, including overall dedication to customer service, operational excellence and the ability to offer creative solutions to our complex supply chain opportunities,” said Chris Sultemeier, senior vice president of transportation for Wal-Mart. “We are pleased to recognize Schneider National for its outstanding intermodal performance in 2007.”

“Receiving this award from Wal-Mart is a great honor for our organization and a clear demonstration of the high level of service we provide in the intermodal line of business,” said Bill Matheson, president, Schneider National Intermodal. “Of course, our ability to provide such award-winning service stems from the terrific drivers and customer service associates on the Schneider team. Because of their diligence and commitment to excellence, we’re able to help Wal-Mart achieve results by keeping products on the shelves day-in and day-out.”

In 2003, Schneider National also received Wal-Mart’s Truckload Carrier of the Year award. Today, the world’s largest retailer relies on Schneider for a wide array of transportation and logistics solutions. The company provides truckload, dedicated, intermodal, logistics and warehousing/transloading services to Wal-Mart in the U.S., China, Mexico and Canada.

About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of transportation and logistics services, enhancing the standard of living worldwide. The nation's largest truckload carrier, Schneider serves more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500 companies and offers the broadest portfolio of services to small, medium and global shippers across the globe. The company’s transportation and logistics solutions include van/truckload, dedicated, expedited, bulk, western regional, intermodal, transportation management, freight brokerage, air/ocean freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, transloading and distribution, supply chain management, supply chain advisory services, and freight audit and payment (Europe).

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.4 billion company, Schneider National employs 21,400 transportation and logistics experts worldwide, including operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit schneider.com.