Corporate Responsibility Policies
For more than 90 years, Schneider has been committed to doing business the right way. Our Corporate Responsibility Policies reflect the standards, principles and practices that help guide our approach to ethics, governance, environmental responsibility, security and associate well-being.
Anti-Bribery
It is the policy of Schneider and its affiliates (collectively or individually, as the case may be “Schneider”) to act ethically in the conduct of its business and to comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), and all applicable local laws and regulations where Schneider operates. It is Schneider’s policy to accurately reflect all transactions on Schneider’s books and records. It is also Schneider’s policy to require the agents, consultants and other business partners who work on Schneider’s behalf to comply with these same laws and practices.
Antitrust
Antitrust laws and regulations prohibit agreements among competitors and other practices in restraint of trade such as allocating territories, markets or customers, price fixing, bid rigging, boycotting suppliers or customers, predatory pricing, unfair competition, and attempts to monopolize. Antitrust laws and regulations also apply to competition among firms to hire employees. The antitrust laws are designed to protect and promote vigorous and fair competition. Failure to comply with the antitrust laws can result in severe penalties for Schneider and individuals, including, but not limited to, substantial fines for Schneider, and termination or prison sentences for the offending Schneider associate. Schneider abides by all applicable federal and state laws, including antitrust laws.
Marketing, Sales, Operations, Recruiting, Purchasing, and Human Resources associates are the most likely to be exposed to antitrust situations, but anyone who has contact with suppliers, customers, recruits and/or competitors, including contacts through trade or professional organizations, needs to be keenly aware of the subject.
Code of Ethics for CEO and Sr. Financial Officers
Schneider has developed and adopted this Code of Ethics (this “Code of Ethics”) applicable to its Chief Executive Officer (the "CEO") and senior financial officers to promote honest and ethical conduct; full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure; and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
This policy is intended to be a code of ethics that complies with Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Item 406 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Contracts and Commitments
The purpose of this policy is to ensure: (1) reasonable and appropriate documentation exists for all transactions to protect Schneider (as defined below) from contract-related claims or liability; (2) that proper corporate entities are designated as contract counter parties and that appropriate and authorized executives are designated as contract signers; (3) appropriate business, risk and legal reviews of any proposed terms and conditions of contracts has occurred before contracts are executed; and (4) clarity exists within Schneider on which contracts require formal review and which do not. By following this policy, we mitigate risks, protect our interests, and maintain compliance with legal requirements.
Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention
Schneider is committed to maintaining a work environment that is characterized by mutual respect, professionalism, and the absence of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Schneider to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fair and Equitable Treatment
Associates are the most important resource at Schneider. The organization is dedicated to the fair, prompt and equitable resolution of associate concerns and recognizes that from time to time, associates will have problems, complaints or concerns about decisions that directly affect them. The Fair and Equitable Treatment Process provides an associate a way to “appeal” a decision made by their leader. There are 3 steps in the process and the associate who initiated the appeal makes the determination to continue through each step. At any step during the appeal process, the original decision can be upheld, reversed or compromised.
Human Rights Policy
Schneider National Inc., together with its subsidiary companies, is committed to maintaining a corporate culture that respects promoting, protecting and supporting all internationally recognized human rights. We recognize our responsibility to respect human rights and avoid complicity in human rights abuses.
Information Security
Information is at the core of all business processes performed within Schneider. Most, if not all, business functions at Schneider take in or create information, add to, or enhance information and make decisions using information.
Information is an asset that will differentiate Schneider in the transportation marketplace and allow us to achieve a higher competitive advantage. Information Security practices will enable a more efficient and smarter information self-service methodology that is balanced with the right security practices for the protection of Schneider’s confidential and intellectual property.
Information Security Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Agentic AI
Artificial intelligence (AI), including generative and agentic AI, can improve productivity, safety, customer experience, and operational performance across Schneider. At the same time, AI can introduce new risks—such as disclosure of confidential information, biased outcomes, regulatory non-compliance, model misuse, and security vulnerabilities—if not governed appropriately.
This policy establishes the minimum requirements to govern the use, development, acquisition, and deployment of AI and agentic AI solutions at Schneider so that AI is used responsibly, securely, and in alignment with Schneider’s values, legal obligations, and Information Security practices.
Non-Solicitation and Non-Distribution
The objective of Schneider’s Non-Solicitation and Non-Distribution Policy is to promote a positive work environment and protect associates from unnecessary interruptions and annoyances.
ISO Certifications
Schneider is ISO 9001: 2015 certified. ISO 9001 (QMS) is the international standard for quality management systems. It mainly focuses on seven quality management principles, managing relationships, making decisions based on evidence, leadership, improvement, employee contribution, and prioritizing customer needs. It manages and improves companies work that meets customer requirements and provides extra benefits to the business.
Safety and Regulatory
Not only is Safety a Core Value of Schneider, but Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers are also responsible for complying with all Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations (FMSCSRs), state laws, regulations and ordinances. As a result, Schneider has adopted specific safety and regulatory policies for company drivers. The below list of policies is not all inclusive and is subject to change. It is the responsibility of each driver to review, understand and comply with changes. Additional Schneider Policies are available to Driver Associates on Driver Compass. Failure to comply with any Schneider Policies, including but not limited to those outlined below may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Schneider is driven by our uncompromising values of safety, integrity, respect, and excellence in what we do. Schneider also expects that its suppliers will adopt and share our commitment to maintaining a high level of safety and integrity while conducting business with and/or on behalf of Schneider. This Supplier Code of Conduct ("Code") describes Schneider’s expectations of how its Suppliers conduct business. Schneider expects Suppliers to act in accordance with the Code. Schneider selects suppliers fairly and objectively to ensure the best value for the company while protecting our reputation and supporting the communities we serve. Our suppliers are, oftentimes, an extension of Schneider. We count on them to help us deliver the best service for our customers. We work with a wide group of suppliers that share our commitment to the highest standards in quality, price, service, reliability, availability, technical excellence and delivery.
Violence Free Workplace
Schneider is committed to providing a safe workplace for all associates and for our guests. We do not tolerate any type of workplace violence committed by or against an associate, student, vendor, guest, customer, or visitor. Violent behavior of any kind or threats of violence, either direct or implied, are prohibited by Schneider.
Whistleblower/Anti-Retaliation
The Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of Schneider National, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Board of Directors has adopted this whistleblower policy to establish the Audit Committee’s expectations in the event that any current or former Director, Executive or Associate or any third party has concerns regarding any conduct by anyone associated with the Company that is believed to be unethical, fraudulent, improper, illegal or otherwise in violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct or its Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers and provide the means of communicating that information without fear of retaliation. The Audit Committee and the Board of Directors supports candor, honesty, and accountability to protect the Company by addressing any wrongdoing so that it can be prevented in the future.
Workplace Environment
Schneider establishes this policy on workplace environment appearance in accord with our core values. As an expression of our core values, all Schneider owned and leased office and cubicle areas should be kept neat and orderly, including customer locations, hoteling workstations, and general common areas.
Disclaimer
“Corporate Responsibility Policies” (“CRP”) has been prepared using data and methodologies which are subject to certain limitations, including ongoing developments in: (a) applicable laws and regulations; (b) techniques and standards for measuring and analyzing relevant data; (c) judgments, estimations, and assumptions and (d) availability of relevant data. The use of third-party logos in this CRP is purely for informational purposes. No affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by or for any third-party trademark owner is hereby expressed or implied. The material in this CRP is not intended to make representations as to the environmental and sustainability initiatives of any third parties, whether named herein or otherwise, which may involve information and events that are beyond our control.
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