Reason #20: Nearly one-third of Schneider's 10,000+ trucks are brand new.

New equipment means fewer repairs, giving you more time to get behind the wheel and do the job you love. Most of Schneider National’s tractors are Freightliner® conventional. Most tractors are equipped with:

• 440 to 455 horsepower Detroit Diesel S60 and DD13/ DD15 engines
• Jake Brake® engine brake
• Eaton 10-speed transmission
• Premium interior with cloth and carpet treatments
• Inner-spring mattress
• AM/FM radio w/Weather Band, SD card slot, USB, & Aux ports
• In-cab technology
• Engine off Webasto or Espar heaters
• Top safety equipment, such as roll-stability and OnGuard anti-collision systems

Safety First and Always

Each new unit includes the OnGuard Collision Mitigation System. OnGuard uses radar sensors to monitor vehicles in front of you on the road. If a potential rear-end collision is developing, the system will give you an audible warning and the brakes will shake the truck. If you don’t immediately decelerate, the system will automatically dethrottle the engine and provide up to .35Gs of braking power. As the driver, you are always in control and can apply more brake power if necessary.

In-Cab Technology

Over 20 years ago, we installed the industry’s first satellite system, connecting a nationwide network of drivers and equipment and leading the industry into the future. Today, we’re doing it again. Our fleet is fully equipped with the new and improved wireless Qualcomm Mobile Communication Platform.

Qualcomm Mobile Communications Platform (MCP 200)

“This device brings the transportation industry out of the 80s and into 2010. The unit is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. If you have been on a computer, and most of us have, you will have no problems.” -Schneider driver, Kirby Sollom

Device
The MCP200 device includes a color screen and pull-out keypad.  Many of our drivers say it feels like using a personal computer.

Web Browsing
You’ll have access to weather conditions, websites and personal email accounts at designated, secure Wi-Fi hotspots.

GPS Navigation
Text-to-voice features will give you messages and turn-by-turn directions as you drive — eliminating the need to stop and read messages, directions or new work assignments.

Electronic Logging
The system will provide updated DOT hours of service information and let you know when your DOT hours are about to expire to help you manage CSA compliance.

Eco-Friendly Equipment

New equipment means more than just a comfortable experience for our drivers. It’s also better for our planet. By keeping our tractor fleet younger, we’re able to achieve our green initiatives. The engine inside each of the 3,000 new tractors meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 emission requirements. In addition, these tractors have features to reduce drag, optimize fuel efficiency and improve mileage per gallon. Annually, the new trucks will save almost 2 million gallons of fuel and over 22,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

Bigger Miles

Schneider National’s fleet also consists of over 29,000 van trailers, 14,300 intermodal containers and 1,600 tanker trailers. With so many units available, we are better equipped to reduce costly trailer searches and wait times for loading and unloading, resulting in more logged miles for our drivers each and every day.