Schneider National Earns Top Truckload Carrier Award From NYK Logistics GREEN BAY, Wis.—July 7, 2004—

Schneider National Inc., a premier provider of transportation, logistics and related services, announced that NYK Logistics has named the company Truckload Carrier of the Year for 2003. This is the first time NYK Logistics presented the award recognizing truckload carriers.  Donna Rich, national account manager for Schneider National, accepted the award during a ceremony held in Los Angeles earlier this year.

Schneider National was one of 12 nominees for the Truckload Carrier of the Year award.  In determining the winner for 2003, NYK Logistics considered the performance of each carrier by measuring such factors as adherence to trailer pool needs and overall load turn time.  NYK Logistics also considered communications, flexibility, responsiveness and customer service.

“It is our pleasure to recognize Schneider National with this award,” said Charles Kerr, equipment control manager for NYK Logistics.  “They demonstrated outstanding service excellence and commitment to our business success in 2003.”

“Being named the first recipient of the NYK Logistics Truckload Carrier of the Year award is a testament to our associates' commitment to exceeding customer expectations,” said Scott Arves, president, transportation, Schneider National Inc.

“Schneider National provides a broad portfolio of services to meet our customers' freight needs and we are pleased to be recognized for the value this brings to them.”

Schneider National is in its second year of service with NYK Logistics and provides the company with intermodal and one-way shipments. About Schneider National Schneider National Inc. is a premier provider of transportation, logistics and related services.  Schneider National serves more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500® companies, offering the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. 

Schneider National's transportation solutions include: One-Way Van, Dedicated, Expedited, Intermodal, Brokerage, Bulk and Specialized.  Schneider Logistics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Schneider National, provides supply chain management technology, managed services, engineering services and freight payment.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has a track record of providing expert transportation and logistics solutions. 

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