Schneider National’s Simulation-Based Driver Training Program Receives National Training and Development Excellence in Practice Award

Significant Reductions in Driver Trainee Dropouts and Accident Frequency and Severity Earn Company Prestigious Award

Green Bay, Wis. - July 10, 2006 - Schneider National Inc., a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, today announced it has received an Excellence in Practice Award from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). In May, the ASTD recognized nine companies with Excellence in Practice Awards, with Schneider National recognized in the Learning Technologies category for its simulation-based driver training program.

ASTD is the world's largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. Its 70,000 members and associates come from more than 100 countries and thousands of organizations. The ASTD Excellence in Practice Awards program recognizes companies that achieve measurable results through the use of practices and interventions in workplace learning and performance.

“We are truly honored to be recognized by the world’s foremost organization for training and development professionals,” said Tim Fliss, executive vice president of human resources for Schneider National. “Schneider’s driver training is known as the gold standard within its industry, and the achievement of this distinguished award drives us closer to becoming a most admired company among all industries.”

“In 2004, Schneider’s driver training group implemented the use of simulation-based training using ground simulators, equipment similar to flight simulators but designed to develop skills for driving on roadways. Since then, the company has lowered its new driver dropout and termination rates by nearly ten percent, and lowered accident frequency and severity by as much as twenty percent. Overall the implementation of simulation-based training has saved Schneider National millions of dollars.

“We are passionate about providing our drivers with the very best training, using the most advanced technology and learning platforms to protect their safety and the safety of the motoring public,” said Don Osterberg, vice president, safety and driver training at Schneider National. “By implementing systems such as MPRI’s driver training simulator, Schneider has created more effective teaching tools and a safer, more productive driver force.”

ASTD’s 2005 Excellence in Practice program received 78 submissions, which went through a blind review process conducted by a panel of experts from the workplace learning and performance field. Programs were recognized in the categories of career development, learning technologies, managing change, organizational learning, performance improvement, technical training, training management, valuing differences, and workplace learning and development.

The eight other organizations selected to receive an Excellence in Practice Award include: DaimlerChrysler Motors Company, Farmers Insurance Company, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Service and Parts Operations, Healthways, Inc., Hong Kong Housing Authority, IKEA Germany, and Progeon Limited.

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.


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-- Posted on Tuesday, July 18 2006