More than 300 carriers from across North America came from all modes of transportation to attend the conference, “Transportation Transformation: Enhancing Your Value in the Shifting Global Supply Chain.” The day included discussions on industry issues impacting carriers and their businesses including the pervasive driver shortage, rising fuel costs and the changing dynamics of the U.S. economy to an import-based system.

Brian Clancy, managing director of Merge Global, delivered a presentation, “The Hidden Costs of China Inbound Supply Chains,” and Donald Rataczak, regent’s professor of economic emeritus, Georgia State University, shared an economic outlook for the transportation and logistics industries.

Schneider Logistics honored 14 carriers with Carrier of the Year awards based on on-time performance, ease of doing business, claims performance, e-business capabilities and integration. Schneider’s Intermodal division recognized seven providers with Carrier of the Year awards. Three railroad service providers were also recognized for innovative solutions and service excellence. Five carriers received Carrier of the Year honors from Schneider Transportation Management.

“Our network of carriers provides the type of flexibility and available capacity our customers expect from Schneider,” said Todd Ericksrud, vice president of commercial development at Schneider Logistics. “By
consistently providing this high level of service, we enable our customers to succeed in today’s ever-evolving supply chain. We are proud to recognize the service excellence of these core carriers and honor them as Carriers of the Year.”

2006 award winners include:

Schneider Logistics Carriers of the Year
Cardinal Transport Inc. (Coal City, Ill.); Hunt Transportation (Omaha, Neb.); Central Transport International Inc. (Warren, Mich.); TST Overland Express (Mississauga, Ontario); Triple Crown Services (Fort Wayne, Ind.); Merchants Forwarding Company (Melvindale, Mich.); Ottaway Motor Express (Woodstock, Ontario); Roadlink USA Midwest LLC (Bethlehem, Pa.); Ryan Transportation Inc. (Livonia, Mich.); Milan Express Co. Inc. (Milan, Tenn.); Standard Forwarding Co. Inc. (East Moline, Ill.); The Connection Company (Columbus, Ohio); J.B. Hunt Transport (Lowell, Ark.); Ryder (Miami, Fla.)

Schneider Intermodal Carriers of the Year
CDS Transport (Heber City, Utah); Shippers Transport (Carson, Calif.); TGS (Fresno, Calif.); Cargo Transport Logistics (Commerce, Calif.); Polyak (Menomonee Falls, Wis.); JVCA (Grayson, Ga.); J & J (Wayne, Ill.)

Rail Innovative Solutions Award
CSX Intermodal (Jacksonville, Fla.); Kansas City Southern Railway (Kansas City, Mo.)

Rail Partner in Progress Award
Norfolk Southern Railway (Atlanta, Ga.)

Schneider Transportation Management Carriers of the Year
Heartland Express (Coralville, Iowa); M&D Transfer (Manteno, Ill.); ATA (Bensenville, Ill.); J&R Schugel (New Ulm, Minn.); Celadon (Indianapolis)

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® 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 and Bulk. 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.