Swift Transportation will soon start awarding ranked company drivers a new Quarterly Performance Pay bonus of up to 6 cents per mile.

Swift company drivers are currently ranked based on their safety, service and productivity level. This new program begins on July 1, 2012, and bonuses will be paid at the end of each fiscal quarter to ranked drivers who are employed the entire quarter.

The new Quarterly Performance Pay is in addition to the current pay and motivates drivers to improve their ranking through focused attention to safety, on-time service and miles driven, the company explains. The higher the driver's rank, the higher the Quarterly Performance Pay will be. Based on the driver's performance, they can earn up to 6 bonus cents per mile - if they have achieved superior performance for an extended period of time.

The program is designed to reward driver performance that helps the company achieve its goals. The cost of the quarterly bonus is expected to be approximately 1 cent per company mile - without taking into consideration the positive impact from further improvement in productivity, customer service and safety.

"As you can see from this new plan, we are serious about retaining and rewarding the best drivers in America," says Richard Stocking, president and COO.

For more information, go to www.joinswift.com.

“These trucks and drivers represent those that have served and sacrificed for our freedoms,” notes Mike Hinz, vice president at Schneider. “We are honored to add our fifth Ride of Pride truck to the fleet and proudly represent America’s heroes.”

Freightliner’s Ride of Pride tradition began over 10 years ago when Ed Keeter, Freightliner shift manager and Vietnam War veteran, proposed the project as a way to honor current and prior members of the U.S. military. Originally, Keeter and colleagues planned to simply decorate a truck to take to the local Veteran’s hospital near Freightliner’s truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, N.C. Freightliner employees embraced the idea so wholeheartedly that it quickly became part of a national effort that includes participating in the annual Ride for Freedom, a procession through Washington, D.C., each Memorial Day. Freightliner also decided to award each year’s Ride of Pride truck to a different trucking company and decorated the cab for the chosen fleet with military-related decals.

“Freightliner Trucks has a long partnership with Schneider, and we have welcomed the opportunity over the past 10 years to together celebrate and pay homage to the men and women of our armed forces,” said Mark Lampert, senior vice president, sales and marketing for Daimler Trucks North America. “Veterans hold a special place within both organizations, and we’re proud of the drive and spirit behind the Ride of Pride program.”

When Freightliner awarded the sixth truck in the series to Schneider National in 2007, the company first intended to use it to haul freight. However, it was soon clear from the impact it was making upon drivers, associates and the motoring public that the truck was meant for a different purpose.

“We started offering the truck to various military-related events and activities across the country and selected a driver from our ranks who possessed a military background to serve as its captain,” recalls Hinz. “The response the truck and driver got at these events was phenomenal, so when we received the 2008 and 2011 trucks, we knew we had to reserve the newest tractor solely for meaningful ceremonial duties and appearances.”

The Schneider driver recently selected as the 2012 Ride of Pride driver is Russ O’Dell of Clarksville, Tenn. O’Dell retired from the Army in 1999 after spending many years living in countless places across the country and globe as a scout and drill sergeant. In 2007 he joined Schneider as an over-the-road driver. When the Army asked him to return to serve as a recruiter, O’Dell took a leave of absence to assist before returning in 2010.

“I’ve only been with the Ride of Pride a few weeks, but it’s already clear to me that the best thing about driving it is the opportunity I get to meet so many current and past military members,” says O’Dell. “The response they have when they see the truck is truly awesome, and that special connection makes me feel so honored and privileged to be in this role.”

Because of high demand for the Ride of Pride’s presence at events this summer, the 2011 truck will continue to make public appearances until September. Driver Greg Roberts of Eastpointe, Mich., sits at the helm of that vehicle. Roberts, like O’Dell, retired from the Army after 20 years of service. He joined Schneider in 2004 and drove on a Dedicated account until his selection as the 2011 Ride of Pride driver.

“It’s hard to explain how much it means to me to be the 2011 Ride of Pride driver,” says Roberts, who served in Operation Enduring Freedom and was rapidly deployed to Afghanistan in the months after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. “I’m just so proud to be in this position. There’s not a day that goes by that someone doesn’t follow me into a truck stop or ask to take a picture with it. I ask myself, ‘Is it really going to be this great every day?’ And I know the answer is ‘Yes.’”

Through the years, Schneider National has developed a number of programs specifically for current and former military personnel, including its Military Apprenticeship Program. This program provides a smart way for military members to use their Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. Through the program, military members are eligible to earn up to $1,069 per month in VA education benefits in their first year, in addition to their Schneider pay checks.

Schneider has consistently been recognized as a national leader in supporting current and former members of the military and has received numerous national, state and armed service awards. This year alone, Schneider National was named to G.I. Jobs magazine’s annual list of Top Military-Friendly Employers for the sixth consecutive year. It was also named to Civilianjobs.com’s annual Most Valuable Employers for Military list for the second consecutive year. Just last month, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented the inaugural Extraordinary Employer Support Award to Schneider National.

To learn more about Schneider’s career opportunities for current and former military members, please visit http://www.schneiderjobs.com/CompanyDrivers/Military.

About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National has exceptional career paths for professional drivers and truck school graduates. Solo and team opportunities exist for company drivers and owner-operators in Schneider’s Regional, Over the Road, Dedicated, Tanker and Expedited lines of business. Local and regional solo opportunities also exist for company drivers in Schneider’s Intermodal division.

A $3.4 billion company and one of the largest truckload carriers in North America, Schneider has been a top choice for drivers for more than 75 years. Schneider provides drivers great weekly miles, steady freight and the comfort of knowing that “safety first and always” is the cornerstone of the company’s philosophy. Schneider is ranked a top-paying carrier by the National Transportation Institute and has been nationally recognized for its support of veterans, Reservists and National Guard members. For more information about Schneider National career opportunities, visit www.schneiderjobs.com. You can also connect with Schneider on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jobsatschneider and Twitter at www.twitter.com/schneiderjobs.

Facebook Sweepstakes Provides Supersized Prize Package to Talladega

GREEN BAY, Wis. - (June 14, 2012) - Whether on the open road or on the racetrack, professional drivers have the determination to go the distance.

This summer Schneider National offers access to both paths with the launch of its second annual The Drive to Dega Facebook sweepstakes. Six Grand Prize winners will score tickets and more to Talladega Superspeedway for an adrenaline-filled weekend October 6-7, 2012.

Each of the six Grand Prize winners will receive two tickets for box seats to watch the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races and pre-race stage access, a $1,000 prepaid Visa to cover travel arrangements and other expenses, hotel accommodations for three days and two nights, private round-trip track transportation and more.

To enter The Drive to Dega sweepstakes, entrants can visit Schneider National's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/jobsatschneider) between June 1 and August 31, 2012.

"Like the pros on the racetrack, professional truck drivers average hundreds of miles per haul," explained Mike Hinz, vice president of Schneider National. "They also share similar concerns: fuel mileage, tire wear and tear, running safe and smart, and being profitable after a hard day's work.

The Drive to Dega is an exciting way for Schneider National to celebrate the drive of these true professionals."

While moving over 10,600 loads daily, Schneider National has exceptional career paths for professional drivers and truck school graduates. Solo and team opportunities exist for company drivers and owner-operators in Schneider's Regional, Over the Road, Dedicated, Intermodal, Tanker, Expedited and Oil Field Transportation lines of business. For additional information about career opportunities with Schneider National, visit www.schneiderjobs.com or call 1-800-44-PRIDE (1-800-447-7433).

About Schneider National, Inc.
A $3.4 billion company and one of the largest truckload carriers in North America, Schneider has been a top choice for drivers for more than 76 years. Schneider provides drivers great weekly miles, steady freight and the comfort of knowing that "safety first and always" is the cornerstone of the company's philosophy. Schneider is ranked a top-paying carrier by the National Transportation Institute and has been nationally recognized for its support of veterans, Reservists and National Guard members. For more information about Schneider National career opportunities, visit www.schneiderjobs.com. You can also connect with Schneider on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jobsatschneider and Twitter at www.twitter.com/schneiderjobs.

Congratulations to the Werner Enterprises team, who competed in the Nebraska State driving competition June 8-9 in Grand Island, Neb. Because of our team's success this year, Werner Enterprises was named first place in the team category.

• 1st Place 5 Axle: Larry Derr Werner Enterprises
• 1st Place Sleeper Class: Terry Durham Werner Enterprises
• 1st Place Tank Class: Tim Dean Werner Enterprises
• 1st Place Twin Class: Roy Hendrick Werner Enterprises
• 2nd Place Flatbed: Alan Arnold Werner Enterprises
• Highest Performance on Driving Course: Roy Hendrick Werner Enterprises
• Jerry Wessel Award for Outstanding Participant: Tim Dean Werner Enterprises
• 1st Place Team: Werner Enterprises

Our drivers demonstrated their knowledge of regulations and safety by completing a written test; showed their ability to represent Werner Enterprises by participating in a personal interview; displayed their equipment safety awareness in a pre-trip inspection; and, finally, demonstrated their driving skills on a course which includes many challenges drivers face on a daily basis.

First place winners will move forward to the National Truck Driving Championships August 7-11 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Werner Enterprises was recently selected as the only large public business in Nebraska to receive the 2012 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award.

The Pro Patria Award, the highest recognition given by the state EGSR committee, is given annually to Nebraska employers who have provided exceptional support to the United States’ national defense through leadership practices and personnel policies for employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

As one of three employers in the State of Nebraska to receive the Pro Patria Award in 2012, Werner Enterprises is qualified for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, which is a national ESGR recognition presented in Washington, D.C., to 15 employers. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their exceptional support of their Guard and Reserve employees.

Freedom Award nominations come directly from Guard and Reserve members or family members acting on their behalf. Bret Willard, senior manager of Driver Recruiting Resources and a 20-year Nebraska Naval Reserve member, nominated Werner for the award, which received more than 3,000 nominations nationwide. Of those nominations, 133 semifinalists were chosen, with Werner Enterprises being one of three Nebraska employer semifinalists. The two other Nebraska employers are Southeast Community College in Lincoln and 92 West in Omaha. Thirty finalists will be chosen next month and 15 winners will be announced early summer.

GREEN BAY, Wis. - May 2, 2012 - Schneider National, one of the nation's largest truckload carriers, announced today that it will transform a substantial portion of its fleet by the end of 2012. The company has invested in 3,000 new 2012 and 2013 tractors. Primarily manufactured by Freightliner, the technology installed on each vehicle will take Schneider's efforts to keep its drivers safe and moving, while reducing its environmental impact, to new heights.

This year, Schneider is replacing one-third of its 10,000+ trucks with ones coming right off the production line, at a rate of 75 per week. The most significant safety upgrade is the OnGuard collision mitigation system, which assists drivers in recognizing and responding to potentially dangerous driving scenarios that could lead to a rear-end collision.

OnGuard features a forward-looking radar sensor that monitors the distance, speed and deceleration of a vehicle ahead and alerts the driver to take appropriate action through an in-cab display. "Safety first and always is our number-one core value, which means we always look for new ways to prevent crashes that could endanger our drivers and the motoring public," says Don Osterberg, senior vice president of safety and security at Schneider National. "OnGuard certainly meets that goal. Our drivers are trained to keep a safe following distance of 7 seconds on dry pavement and at least 14 seconds on wet or snowy roads, but if a situation should arise where the gap between our truck and the vehicle in front closes to less than 3.6 seconds, a warning will sound, allowing the driver to take the necessary steps to regain a safe cushion."  If the driver fails to take appropriate action, the system will deactivate the cruise control, depower the engine and even apply the brakes to avoid a collision.

Increased reliability will be another benefit Schneider will reap from the influx of new trucks. Drivers should expect fewer performance and maintenance issues, which translate into less wait time and more driving time.

On the sustainability front, the engine inside each new tractor meets the Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 emission requirements. In addition, the tractors will have aerodynamic features that reduce drag, including wheel covers. Most will have farings that have been redesigned to optimize fuel efficiency and improve mileage per gallon, as well as Predictive Cruise Control. These features strengthen Schneider's stance as an industry leader and pioneer in sustainable practices, and it further shrinks Schneider's environmental footprint. Annually, the new trucks will save almost 2 million gallons of fuel and over 22,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Drivers interested in joining Schneider should visit www.schneiderjobs.com.

About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National has exceptional career paths for professional drivers and truck school graduates. Solo and team opportunities exist for company drivers and owner-operators in Schneider's Regional, Over the Road, Dedicated, Tanker and Expedited lines of business. Local and regional solo opportunities also exist for company drivers in Schneider's Intermodal division.

A $3.4 billion company and one of the largest truckload carriers in North America, Schneider has been a top choice for drivers for more than 75 years. Schneider provides drivers great weekly miles, steady freight and the comfort of knowing that "safety first and always" is the cornerstone of the company's philosophy. Schneider is ranked a top-paying carrier by the National Transportation Institute and has been nationally recognized for its support of veterans, Reservists and National Guard members. For more information about Schneider National career opportunities, visit www.schneiderjobs.com. You can also connect with Schneider on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jobsatschneider and Twitter at www.twitter.com/schneiderjobs.

A Real Incarnation of the American Dream

Steve Aaron lived the American Dream. Starting from the bottom, he worked, took risks and built an empire. Aaron's ambition propelled him through University of Texas' business school and his drive to succeed pushed him to take risks. Shortly after college, Steve's entrepreneurial spirit got the best of him when he opened and operated his first business which included a small private fleet. Being a hands on micro manager, taught Aaron the discipline of paying attention to detail and executing with speed and precision. But Aaron had his sights set on a higher goal: to build a successful North American asset-based trucking and logistics enterprise. Today, Steve's dream has come true. Stevens Transport is recognized as the premiere trucking and logistics company.

Aaron realized that deregulation removed the barriers while creating an opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit to enter the industry. In 1980 took his second financial risk and created Stevens Transport. The inaugural fleet of 13 Kenworth cabover trucks shipped meat and poultry from Texas to California while back hauling produce to the Dallas terminal market. Stevens' initial base of operations was a small office park in Mesquite, Texas with minimal tractor parking. Aaron figured that parked trucks did not generate revenue or pay bills. In Stevens first year, they turned a profit.

Stevens Transport has been a family-owned and operated enterprise since it opened its doors over thirty years ago. In 1984, Aaron's oldest son Todd started working sales and envisioned the importance of using Laredo as a land bridge to strengthen Stevens' south Texas foot print, as the market was in dire need of a high caliber, cross border carrier. 10 years later, Todd started Stevens' load-to-ride intermodal program, and now serves as the Vice Chairman while still being an industry leader in sales and client procurement.

In the early 1990s, Aaron's second son, Clay, joined the team and currently serves as the company's President. Aaron's daughter Angela also made a career with Stevens, starting as a customer service representative and working her way to becoming the Vice President of Driver Resources and Administration.

There is no storm that Stevens cannot weather. Despite the recent recession, Aaron and Stevens Transport have never had a layoff in company history. Constantly focused on growth, Stevens recently consummated a 1,200 Utility trailer purchase, 600 new Kenworth power units in 2012. Needless to say, Stevens Transport is well positioned to complement its many strategic Fortune 500 partners and customer networks.

A Kenworth cabover truck from the early days of Stevens Transport.

Steve Aaron poses with Theo Wiggins, the most tenured driver in Steven's Transport fleet. Wiggins has elevated his income each year to reach the six-figure mark as a company driver.

Steve Aaron sits with his officers, three of whom are his own children.

Stevens Transport is known for their shiny, late-model equipment. Pictured here is a Kenworth T700 by the front gate at their corporate headquarters.

If you are ever in Dallas, we would be honored to have you stop by and take a tour of Stevens. Contact Todd Aaron with any questions you might have.

Sincerely,
Steven L. Aaron
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
9757 Military Parkway Dallas, TX 75227
(972) 216-9000

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- April 4, 2012 -- In 1935 Schneider National was founded by longtime National Guardsman Al Schneider. Shortly thereafter, Schneider recruited fellow Guardsmen to work at his growing business -- beginning the company's tradition of supporting military members and veterans by providing them with jobs. In 1992 the company took its commitment to the next level by creating a formal military recruitment program. Today Schneider proudly celebrated the 20th anniversary of this initiative at its Green Bay headquarters with a visit from several high-ranking military officials, as well as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Schneider National is hiring military veterans. We want you in our ranks. Find out how to start your truck driving career with a military friendly employer: schneiderjobs.com/CompanyDrivers/Military