Exclusive: ‘Systems issue’ knocks out Schneider National’s computer network

Trucking giant Schneider National confirmed Friday that a “temporary systems issue” is to blame for a massive outage that has knocked out the company’s network since Thursday afternoon.

In a statement to FreightWaves, Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, said the company has “implemented our contingency plan and we are executing business manually.”

Sources told FreightWaves early Friday that an ongoing computer systems outage has left the trucking company unable to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/breaking-news-systems-issue-knocks-out-schneider-nationals-computer-network

Schneider, Navistar and Volvo Trucks announce electric vehicle initiatives

Schneider to test electric eCascadia truck

Electric vehicle news came quickly on Wednesday, with three major industry players making important announcements, topped off by Schneider National’s (NYSE: SNDR) announcement that it will begin an electric-truck test program.

Navistar and Volvo Trucks North America also chipped in with news that they will expand charging infrastructure and opportunities for ongoing projects.

Schneider said it will begin testing a Freightliner eCascadia through Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/schneider-navistar-and-volvo-trucks-announce-electric-vehicle-initiatives

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