Schneider National, Inc., a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has been named by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation for the eighth year in a row.
Presented by Redefining the Road, WIT’s official magazine, the recognition honors companies for their work employing and retaining women in the trucking industry. Schneider was evaluated for its supportive company culture, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible work options, and commitment to professional development and career advancement. The company’s selection was validated through an industry-wide vote involving leaders in executive management, operations, safety and talent management, as well as professional drivers.
That commitment is reflected throughout Schneider's workforce. Women hold more than 11% of driver roles at Schneider, above the industry average of 9.5%. The carrier supports women across the company through initiatives and workplace offerings that include:
- Industry-leading mixed-gender driver training guidelines.
- The Schneider Women’s Network, the company’s longest-standing Business Resource Group.
- Mentorship programs that help associates build skills, expand their professional networks and gain new perspectives.
- Career development, continued education and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation, quality benefits and well-maintained equipment and facilities that support associate safety.
- Schneider's commitment to supporting women at every stage of their careers extends beyond recruitment and development programs to cultivating leaders who are helping shape the future of the transportation industry. Women leaders at Schneider have also been honored by WIT as Top Women to Watch in Transportation for their work to mentor and empower the next generation.