Exceptional Drivers Go Above and Beyond to Deliver Outstanding Service and Support Fellow Colleagues
Schneider National Inc., the nation's largest truckload provider, today announced the winners of its 2005 Schneider Presidential and Orange Heart Awards. Each year, Schneider recognizes those drivers who have demonstrated outstanding service in several categories, including Customer Service and Safety, as well as drivers who have done something special or out of the ordinary for another Schneider employee or their immediate family. In all, the awards honor an elite group of 33 drivers.
"Schneider drivers represent the face of our company, and these award winners have clearly stepped outside their defined roles to ensure we deliver on our service promise and maintain the respect and trust of our customers -- critical for future growth," said Wayne Lubner, vice president of driver and contractor relations at Schneider National. "We congratulate the winners of this year's Presidential Awards and thank them for their dedication to their customers and the company."
To win the awards, drivers are nominated by a Schneider associate. Twenty five drivers were selected to receive the Schneider Presidential Award for Customer Service in 2005. The award recognizes drivers who stepped outside of their day-to-day roles to deliver superior customer service and demonstrate a level of skill and commitment recognized by the customer. Winners include: -0- Charlotte Operating Center Brian Gilmartin, Cataula, Ga. Houston Operating Center Troy Clark, Houston, Texas Guy Courtney, Gatesville, Texas Terry Mahoney, Baytown, Texas Larry Perry, Conroe, Texas Lee Stephenson, Livingston, Texas Michael Veal, Dayton, Texas Evergreen, Ala., Operating Center Hugo Schmitz, Bennettsville, S.C. Baton Rouge, La., Operating Center Louis Broussard, Kenner, La. George Garrett, Plaucheville, La. Lee Harrison, Theodore, Ala. Lloyd Hughes, La Place, La. Bill Irby, Baton Rouge, La. Reserve La., Operating Center Greg Boudreaux, Gray, La. Steven Conklin, Summerdale, Ala. Rodney Harris, Jackson, La. Carl Hebert, Houma, La. Roland Magee, Harvey, La. Dwayne Marsh, Calvert, Ala. Anthony Parker, New Orleans, La. David Pyles, Piedmont, Mo. Michael Schexnayder, Greenwell Springs, La. Andre Smith, La Place, La. Abe Stackhouse, Pearlington, Miss. Aubrey Vick, Luling, La.
Schneider Presidential Awards for Safety are awarded to drivers who go above and beyond safe operating standards to implement change resulting in the sustained improvement of safety within the organization. The four winners include: -0- Des Moines, Iowa, Operating Center: George Murray, Carlisle, Iowa Waterloo, Iowa, Operating Center: Jeremy Austin, Knoxville, Iowa Fontana, Calif., Operating Center: Roberto Barajas, Fontana, Calif. Evergreen, Ala., Operating Center: Robert Carter, Laurel, Miss.
Five drivers won the company's Orange Heart Award for their efforts to support relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. Each of their actions was noteworthy, inspirational and underscored the importance Schneider places on the care and support for associates and their families.
"Our Orange Heart Award winners are a special group of drivers who gave their time, compassion and skills to help and inspire their colleagues. They are the spirit of the company, and they have made a lasting impact on the lives they have touched," Lubner added. -0- Orange Heart honorees include: Houston, Texas, Operating Center Troy Clark, Houston, Texas Terry Mahoney, Baytown, Texas Evergreen, Ala., Operating Center Pete Giuliano, Century, Fla. Joe Ward, Evergreen, Ala. Reserve, La., Operating Center Elroy Hoover, Robert, La. Laurence Lauvray, Harvey, La.
About Schneider National Inc.
Schneider National Inc. is a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Serving more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500(R) companies, Schneider National offers the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. The company's transportation and logistics solutions include One-Way, Intermodal, Transportation Management, Dedicated, Bulk and Specialized. With wholly owned subsidiaries Schneider Logistics, American Port Services and American Overseas Air Freight, Schneider National is the only truckload carrier to offer customers end-to-end domestic and international logistics solutions.
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.5 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. For more information about Schneider National visit www.schneider.com or call (800) 558-6767.