Emerson taps Schneider to lead its transportation division
The Emerson Transportation Division was established in 1962 as the company’s private fleet and as a contract carrier. The division maintained 29 locations across the United States. Emerson cited “the changing economics of the freight business” when it announced the restructuring in late October.
The Trucker Staff
11/18/2009
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider National reports that it will take over operations of the transportation division for manufacturer Emerson by the end of end of the year.
Emerson, a $20.9 billion company based in St. Louis, manufactures appliances and tools; electronics and telecommunications equipment; industrial automation and process control systems; and heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
Schneider National said it will provide Emerson with a dedicated fleet, including approximately 300 drivers, with a majority of the work conducted by teams.
“In today’s economic environment, operating a trucking company is tough enough when it’s your core competency; it’s even more challenging when it’s not your specialty,” says Mark Rourke, president, Truckload Services, for Schneider National. “Companies like Emerson know that they can deploy their people and financial resources toward core strategies and leave the transportation work to us.”
According to Rourke, Schneider National plans to hire many of the drivers who previously worked for Emerson.
“Companies who transition their transportation work often assume that their professional, loyal drivers will be lost. That’s simply not the case,” he said. “Schneider National recognizes that the collective experience and company knowledge these folks bring is invaluable and must be incorporated into the new transportation approach.”
The Emerson Transportation Division was established in 1962 as the company’s private fleet and as a contract carrier. The division maintained 29 locations across the United States. Emerson cited “the changing economics of the freight business” when it announced the restructuring in late October.
“Schneider National’s Dedicated Services division has a proven reputation for reliability as a global logistics and transportation leader. This was a key factor in selecting them to handle Emerson’s domestic U.S. full truckload operations,” said Greg Fromknecht, Emerson vice president of Global Logistics. “Their commitment to excellent service and preserving the integrity of the supply chain is critical for meeting the demands of our customers.”
Schneider National’s Dedicated Services division is designed to give companies all the benefits of a private fleet (control, visibility, superior service) without the capital investment, financial risk and liability associated with maintaining regulatory compliance, safety training, equipment maintenance and other potential costs.
The nation’s largest truckload carrier, Schneider National has provided transportation and logistics solutions for nearly 75 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National employs more than 19,000 transportation and logistics experts worldwide.
Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at kevinj@thetrucker.com.
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