Schneider opens large-scale zero emission electric charging depot in Southern California
The charging site is over half the size of a football field, featuring 16 350 kW dual-corded dispensers, allowing the carrier to charge 32 trucks simultaneously.
Schneider, Torc Robotics pilot program to guide Level 4 autonomous truck development
Torc Robotics announced that Schneider and Torc are working toward implementing a pilot program utilizing Torc’s autonomous test fleet. As part of the agreement, Schneider will provide freight loads for Torc’s pilot operations and unique insights on truckload freight that will help guide the development and ongoing commercialization of autonomous trucks for long-haul applications. Additionally,
Schneider to expand with acquisition of dedicated carrier
Schneider, provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced the company is growing its dedicated operations with the acquisition of Ohio-based truckload carrier, Midwest Logistics Systems (MLS). “Preserving the MLS identity is essential. The carrier’s family-owned nature combined with its strong culture and customer service make it a valuable contributor for growing Schneider’s dedicated operations,”
Five electric truck questions with Schneider
The year 2020 was the first time that fleets began to take delivery of electric trucks as part of pilot programs. Since we have (somehow) already raced past the midpoint of 2021, FE checked in with fleets to see how their experiences have been with these trucks; how the trucks have held up compared to
Freightliner eCascadia used to deliver charging infrastructure to Schneider
Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California, recently used a Freightliner eCascadia to deliver an electrical transformer to one of Schneider‘s trucking terminals in Los Angeles. The transformer will be used to supply power to electric vehicles and support Schneider’s deployment of battery-electric trucks, like the Freightliner eCascadia.
Schneider launches renovated website
Schneider has just completed a renovation to its digital storefront, Schneider.com. The company says the website showcases a more modern look and feel and gives shippers and carriers access to even more information. Schneider says enhancements to the site include: Updated and improved navigation: Shippers can find resources or get a quote; carriers will be
Schneider to test electric trucks as part of Freightliner CX fleet
Schneider announced that it is participating in the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet. The CX Fleet is a part of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)’s ongoing initiative that engages customers in the commercial electric vehicle development process by deploying trucks in real-world applications, the company says. “From a driver’s perspective, they’ll experience a great
Schneider receives General Mills’ Platinum Dry Carrier of the Year award
The award recognizes a carrier that goes above and beyond in a number of categories, including on-time service metrics, teamwork, creative solutions and interactions with General Mills.
Schneider named a top company for women in transportation
Schneider has been named a “Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association.
Schneider to open new Dallas operating center in January
The new location is being built at 1211 E. Pleasant Run Road in Wilmer, Texas, in the heart of the Interstates 45 and 20 corridors. It will replace the current facility located at 34500 LBJ Freeway in Dallas, which Schneider opened in 2000.
