Career Paths

We’ll move with you.

Our most valuable assets are our associates. We can look back at the most successful moments in the company’s history and know that each one happened because one associate said, “Hey, what if we try this?” That willingness to think big, to never give up, to continue to challenge and overcome — that’s what we love about Schneider associates.

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Which path will you choose?

We’re proud to offer a variety of positions in different departments and different locations. Pick a place to start; then grow from there!

"We try to encourage people to react, to make changes, to be creative... Customers say what's amazing is the quality of our associates. They are people who are committed, enthusiastic and on the ball." - Don Schneider, former CEO and Chairman of the Board

Customer Service Career Path

Transportation Management Seller Career Path

Transportation Management Broker Career Path

Operations Career Path

Finance Career Path

Real-Life Examples

Many associates follow the career paths laid out above, but some have taken the road less traveled. Here are a few of their stories:

John Prochniak
Regional Operations Manager
Green Bay, WI

“The organization offers many challenging career paths. Focus on demonstrating strong personal commitment levels and make contributions to the business everyday. From there, grow into it!”

Joined Schneider in 1986 as a Transportation Planner
Moved into a Dedicated Operations role in 1990
Became Senior Team Leader of Van Operations in Green Bay
Moved into Senior Team Leader role in brokerage
Became Customer Service Manager for Northeast region in 1998
Managed Customer Service on one of our largest accounts
Promoted to Senior Customer Service Manager
Became Senior Customer Service Manager for Van Truckload
Accepted position of Regional Operations Manager for Recruiting

Ann Harcrow
Pacific Northwest Division Manager
Portland, OR

"Don't be afraid of lateral moves. Make geographical moves if you can. Try to win drivers' hearts (safety, integrity, respect)."

Started as a Driver Business Leader in 1987
Took on role of Senior Service Team Leader
Got married and needed to relocate to Indiana.
Became a Driver Field Recruiter.
Moved to Sacramento, CA as a Driver Field Recruiter in 1992
Soon became Recruiting Manager for the entire west coast
Named Operations Manager of Sacramento office in 1995
Promoted to Operating Center Manager in Portland, OR
Accepted position of Regional Director
Promoted to Division Manager of the Pacific Northwest Division

Wayne Carlson
Learning and Development Specialist
Green Bay, WI

“The opportunities to move within the organization are wonderful. If you have an interest in the trucking industry, Schneider is a great place to work and grow your knowledge.”

Served as a truck driver in the Army
Joined Schneider as a Team driver in 1991
Became a solo driver a year later
Continued to drive, but took on driver development responsibilities
Became a Training Engineer and took new hires out on the road
Moved into Operations Support — an office job focused on driving
Became a Driver Business Leader (DBL), managing a team of drivers
Went back to driving for six months
Returned to DBL position
Attended a seminar with the Learning and Development team
Volunteered to help with training sessions across the company
Took on permanent role as Learning and Development Specialist

We want you to make your Schneider career whatever you want it to be. If you want to start at an entry level position and leap your way up to the top, we will encourage you along the way. If you find a role that you love and want to stay in for years, we’ll support that, too. Whatever path you choose, we’re confident you’ll make a difference here.

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