What Schneider National does

Schneider National is a publicly traded (NYSE: SNDR), multimodal transportation and logistics provider founded in 1935 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company runs approximately 12,500 company tractors and 51,841 trailers, manages 60+ intermodal rail hubs with 23,900 chassis and 26,800 containers, and employs approximately 19,400 associates who collectively log 9.6 million freight miles per day. Schneider serves enterprise shippers across retail, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and automotive verticals through four core service segments: Truckload (van, refrigerated, flatbed, bulk), Intermodal (rail-truck combined services), Dedicated (contracted capacity), and Logistics/Brokerage (managing ~$2.2 billion in third-party freight annually through a 14,000-carrier network).

The company's primary technology platform is FreightPower, a cloud-based online marketplace and Transportation Management System providing instant quoting, booking, tracking, and document access for truckload, intermodal, LTL, and bulk freight. FreightPower offers an API for direct TMS integration with enterprise shippers and supports digital self-service for mid-market customers. Additional proprietary technology includes real-time GPS tracking with push notifications, predictive analytics for lane and cost optimization, drone-based AI inspection for fleet maintenance (95% defect detection accuracy), VR-based driver training, and the Capacity Stacking solution that dynamically combines multimodal capacity sources.

Schneider's business model is transaction-fee and contract-based: dedicated services run on multi-year contracts (typically three to five years) with enterprise customers, intermodal and truckload generate per-shipment revenue from asset-based operations, and the logistics/brokerage segment earns spread on freight managed for shippers. Pricing is quote-based across all services with no public tiers; go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, inside sales through freight experts, the FreightPower self-service platform for mid-market and SMB shippers, and a third-party carrier network extending capacity. The company also operates warehousing, port drayage, cross-border (U.S.–Mexico), power-only, expedited, and LTL service lines, and was recognized as the 2025 Transport Topics Top Dedicated Contract Carrier and 13-time EPA SmartWay Excellence Award recipient.

Name

Schneider National

Legal name

Schneider National, Inc.

Website

https://schneider.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Schneider National is a publicly traded, multimodal North American transportation and logistics company operating truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and 3PL services across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, serving enterprise shippers and mid-market customers via its FreightPower digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Equipment & Container/Chassis Pooling (Leasing/Management) (TLADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

White-Glove & Inside Delivery Expedited Freight (TLADANAM)

Keywords

• Truckload shipping
• Intermodal logistics
• Freight brokerage
• Dedicated transportation
• Third-party logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Truckload Services: Asset-based truckload transportation including dedicated, van, refrigerated, and flatbed services. Revenue generated from contracted freight hauling with company-owned tractors and trailers. Includes dedicated contract services with multi-year agreements.
2. Intermodal Services: Asset-based intermodal transportation combining rail and trucking. Company owns approximately 23,900 chassis and 26,800 containers. Revenue from rail-truck combined shipments across 60+ intermodal hubs.
3. Logistics and Brokerage: Third-party logistics (3PL) and freight brokerage services managing approximately $2.2 billion in freight annually. Includes managed transportation, TMS solutions, and brokered capacity through qualified carrier network.
4. Warehousing and Distribution: Public warehousing, cross-docking, transloading, and distribution management services. Revenue from storage, handling, and value-added services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schneider National is a multimodal transportation and logistics company operating one of the largest trucking fleets in North America with approximately 12,500 tractors, 51,841 trailers, and 60+ intermodal rail hubs. The company provides truckload, intermodal, dedicated, brokerage, warehousing, and third-party logistics services to shippers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with its FreightPower digital platform enabling instant quoting, booking, and tracking.

Product overview

Schneider National is a multimodal transportation and logistics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of freight services centered around its FreightPower® digital platform for quote, book, and track capabilities. The company operates three primary service segments: Truckload (including Dedicated, Van Truckload, Refrigerated, Flatbed, and Bulk), Asset-Based Intermodal (with over 60 rail hubs across North America and the CPKC partnership), and Logistics/Brokerage services (approximately $1.5 billion operations). The product portfolio includes core platform services like FreightPower® TMS, premium offerings such as Fast Track intermodal (delivering up to two days faster transit), specialized solutions like Schneider Capacity Stacking® for multimodal capacity resilience, and acquired brands including Cowan Systems for dedicated trucking. The company manages approximately $5.7 billion in annual operating revenue across 12,400 company tractors, 52,000 trailers, and operates in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FreightPower: Online marketplace providing instant access to reliable capacity for shippers and carriers, enabling quote, book, and track capabilities for truckload, intermodal, bulk, and LTL freight
• Fast Track
• Schneider Logistics
• Capacity Stacking

Products and services

• Schneider FreightPower® An online marketplace and transportation management platform giving shippers complete freight management capabilities including instant quote, book, and track for Truckload, Intermodal, Bulk, and LTL freight. For carriers, it provides instant load booking, GPS tracking, and fleet management tools.
• Truckload (Van Truckload) Full truckload (FTL) shipping using dry van trailers throughout North America, providing reliable capacity with cargo security practices and trackable trailers for shipment visibility.
• Intermodal Combined rail and truck intermodal shipping operating a network of over 60 intermodal rail hubs across North America with company-owned tractors, lightweight chassis, and approximately 23,900 chassis and 26,800 containers.
• Dedicated Contracted dedicated trucking capacity providing the benefits of a private fleet without the hassles of liability, risk, driver hiring and training. Includes private fleet conversion, temperature-controlled, flatbed, and bulk dedicated options.
• Brokerage Multimodal brokerage services providing access to thousands of qualified, reliable carriers through dynamic pricing tools including digital quoting and index-based pricing options.
• Logistics (3PL Services) Third-party logistics services covering all aspects of domestic and international supply chain including supply chain visibility, expert consulting, international expansion, contract logistics, managed transportation, and TMS services. Manages approximately $2.2 billion in freight per year.
• Fast Track Intermodal Premium intermodal transportation solution offering up to two days faster transit than competitors on key U.S. and Mexico lanes, with 95%+ on-time performance backed by priority rail placement and dedicated planning.
• Expedited Time-sensitive and high-value freight transportation with dedicated customer service teams, satellite monitoring, and highly trained drivers for critical shipments requiring minimal stops.
• Cross-Border (U.S.-Mexico) Seamless cross-border trucking for the U.S.-Mexico border with 30+ years of experience, including intermodal, truckload, and logistics cross-border shipping with layered security, CPKC partnership, and 99.98% cargo security rating.
• Port Drayage Port drayage services providing reliable customized solutions for imports and exports with efficient transloading, smart distribution, warehousing, and multimodal ground transportation with access to all U.S. ports.
• Warehousing and Distribution Warehousing and distribution solutions including public warehousing, cross-dock services, transloading, pool distribution, and value-added services such as kitting, pick and pack, and light assembly.
• Power Only Service in which third-party carriers pull Schneider trailers containing shipper's freight, providing flexible capacity for temporary demand or long-term solutions.
• Refrigerated Temperature-controlled shipping for produce, food manufacturers, grocery retailers, and restaurants with precise temperature control and on-time delivery using one of the largest temp-control providers in North America.
• LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Less-than-truckload shipping combining multiple shippers' freight on one trailer, simplifying complexities and challenges of LTL transportation.
• Bulk Freight Liquid bulk freight transportation for specialty chemicals and hazardous materials with national long-haul network and specialized equipment ensuring safe freight delivery.
• Flatbed Flatbed shipping solutions providing access to flatbed options for specialty cargo requiring open-deck transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% cargo security rating on Mexico cross-border routes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pure Freight LinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Third-party carrier partnership for intermodal operations. Pure Freight Lines recognized as Schneider's top crosstown carrier. Partnership active since 2020.
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic rail partnership providing intermodal services between U.S. and Mexico. CPKC partnership offers direct Mexico-to-Midwest service with proactive pre-clearance, zero border stops, and 99.98% cargo security rating. Schneider reduced carrier network by 76% to focus on partnerships like CPKC.
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)minorOthersGovernment program partnership providing grants for charging infrastructure supporting Schneider's battery electric vehicle fleet deployment in California.
• California Energy Commission (JETSI Initiative)minorOthersJoint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative grant program supporting development of heavy-duty charging depots for zero-emission truck deployment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Operates one of the largest U.S. intermodal networks plus Integrated Capacity Solutions (brokerage) and Dedicated Contract Services. Direct competitor to Schneider across truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and brokerage with very similar multimodal business model.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier with deep dedicated, refrigerated, and LTL exposure following the 2021 AAA Cooper and 2022 U.S. Xpress acquisitions. Comparable asset-heavy model and customer mix in retail/CPG.
• Hub Group: Major intermodal carrier with ~40,000 containers and a North American rail hub network plus logistics and brokerage. Closest peer to Schneider's intermodal segment with similar customer verticals and dedicated services.
• Werner Enterprises: Asset-based truckload and dedicated carrier with meaningful refrigerated exposure and Werner Logistics brokerage. Direct comparable in dedicated contract services and mid-to-large enterprise customer base.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American 3PL and freight broker with managed services, NVOCC, and global forwarding. Direct competitor to Schneider's Logistics segment which manages ~$2.2B in freight annually.
• Landstar System: Asset-light truckload and brokerage operator leveraging an owner-operator network. Competes with Schneider on flatbed, expedited, and brokerage; useful contrast point for asset-heavy versus variable-cost models.
• RXO: Pure-play freight brokerage and last-mile provider spun off from XPO in 2022. Direct competitor to Schneider's brokerage segment with overlapping digital brokerage technology investments.
• Marten Transport: Asset-based truckload carrier with dedicated, refrigerated, and intermodal drayage services. Comparable business mix to Schneider's truckload segment and similar enterprise customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ryder System: Provides full-service truck leasing, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions. Broader portfolio than Schneider with significant leasing and fleet management revenue alongside dedicated transportation services.
• XPO: Less-than-truckload focused carrier after spinning off RXO (brokerage) and GXO (contract logistics). Adjacent competitor in freight transportation with overlapping dedicated and truckload capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/165873

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A8 records

Investments3 records

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