[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1818-E1819]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DON SCHNEIDER

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                          HON. THOMAS E. PETRI

                              of wisconsin

                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, we want to pay tribute today to Don 
Schneider, who has recently assumed the position of Chairman of the 
Board of Schneider National Inc., based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don 
becomes Chairman after serving as President and CEO of the company 
since 1974.
  Don is one of the most innovative and creative businessmen we know--
not only in the State of Wisconsin, but in the entire country. Upon 
meeting Don, one is immediately struck by his tremendous energy, drive 
and the commitment he has for his company and for the transportation 
and logistics business. Indeed, that is why he has been so successful. 
The enjoyment he takes in tackling problems and finding solutions is 
infectious and motivates all those around him. He is a forward-thinker 
who literally has revolutionized the transportation industry. For 
example, Don has been a leader in the use of technology, and his 
company was the first to adopt satellite-based communications and 
positioning in its trucks--which many years later is now considered 
standard in the transportation industry.
  The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House has 
called on Don several times to present testimony regarding emerging 
infrastructure and transportation issues. His presentations on the role 
of a well-performing transportation network in spurring economic growth 
and of reducing logistic costs--which can be as much as 11 percent of 
product costs--for greater product supply chain efficiency has been 
critical to the understanding of the Committee and the Congress as we 
consider related legislation.
  Schneider National was founded by Don's father back in 1935. During 
his high school years, Don worked as a mechanic's helper and then a 
driver, which he continued to do while attending college. In 1961, he 
joined the company as a manager and succeeded his father as President 
and CEO in 1974. During his years at the helm of the company, he has 
built it into a $2.4 billion business that is now the largest truckload 
carrier in the country. In 1993, Don founded Schneider Logistics as a 
wholly owned subsidiary. Again, with its focus on technology, Schneider 
Logistics guides its Fortune 1000 customers in efficiently managing and 
moving their goods.
  Don has always been charitable with his time out of the office and is 
actively involved in a number of organizations. He is Chairman of the 
Business Advisory Committee for Northwestern University's 
Transportation Center and is a member of the Advisory Board for the 
Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Don also is a member of the 
board and executive committee of the Green Bay Packers football team 
and a former director of the Federal Reserve Board.
  It is heartening these days to see a businessman who is humble, who 
treats his employees with respect, and who truly believes in the value 
of his work. The accolades and awards he has received as an outstanding 
entrepreneur are too numerous to mention.

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  So we, too, want to recognize Don and his accomplishments, and wish 
him all the best in this new phase of his life. We have no doubt that 
he will continue to make valuable contributions to our community and to 
the transportation industry.

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