GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aug. 11, 2008 — Schneider National, a leading provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced today that it was named the 2008 Carrier of the Year for Georgia-Pacific LLC. The award recognizes exceptional transportation services and is offered to carriers who haul at least 2,000 loads each year for the company, which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, pulp and building products and related chemicals.
Schneider National earned Georgia-Pacific’s recognition as a result of its performance against the award qualification standards, including on-time delivery, trailer pool, customer delivery communication, growth, ease in doing business, capacity, equipment quality and sustainability initiatives.
“Schneider’s communication with customers and its commitment to the environment were key contributors in our selection,” said Paul Snider, vice president of transportation for Georgia-Pacific. “When we use Schneider, we know we are getting innovative, on-time transportation solutions that meet our customer’s deadlines and uphold our commitment to the environment.”
Georgia-Pacific has been recognizing carriers at its Carrier Recognition Conference for over 15 years. This year Schneider, who is Georgia-Pacific’s largest volume carrier, was selected as the award recipient over 70 other carriers. Schneider provides truckload, intermodal and dedicated services to Georgia-Pacific.
“A global manufacturer like Georgia-Pacific needs—and deserves—responsible, on-time carriers who are committed to service and the environment,” said Steve Matheys, executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer service at Schneider National. “Schneider is dedicated to both, and we’re honored to earn this award from Georgia-Pacific, a customer we’ve served for over 25 years.”
Schneider adds the 2008 award to its previous Carrier of the Year awards from Georgia-Pacific in 2004 and 2005.
About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of transportation and logistics services enhancing the standard of living worldwide. The nation’s largest truckload carrier, Schneider serves more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500 companies and offers the broadest portfolio of services to small, medium and global shippers across the globe. The company’s transportation and logistics solutions include van/truckload, dedicated, expedited, bulk, western regional, intermodal, transportation management, freight brokerage, air/ocean freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, transloading and distribution, supply chain management, supply chain advisory services, and freight audit and payment (Europe).
Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.4 billion company, Schneider National employs 21,400 transportation and logistics experts worldwide, including operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit schneider.com.
About Georgia-Pacific, LLC
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs approximately 50,000 people at 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe. Its familiar consumer tissue brands of Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Sparkle®, Soft´n Gentle®, Mardi Gras®, So-Dri® and Vanity Fair®. Dixie Consumer Products LLC, a Georgia-Pacific company, manufactures the Dixie® brand of disposable cups, plates and cutlery. For more information, visit www.gp.com.
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