Preparing for winter weather
As temperatures drop, we’re focused on ensuring reliable service despite winter conditions.
Schneider Intermodal and our rail partners have implemented comprehensive plans to minimize disruptions and maintain network performance.
Schneider's winter weather preparations
- Winterization training for drivers and leaders.
- Expanded truck plug-in capabilities and start-support plans.
- Rail efficiency improvements and Winter Action Plans.
- Thousands of new switch heaters at key rail points.
While localized impacts may occur, these steps help keep operations running smoothly.
Important: Schneider does not provide freeze protection or related services and is not liable for cold-related damage or loss to temperature-sensitive cargo, as detailed in Schneider’s Tariff. Shippers are best positioned to protect their products from freezing or cold temperatures.
How you can prepare:
- Consider alternate routes or modes for temperature sensitive freight.
- Know your commodity freeze points.
- Review and implement best practices for cold-weather shipping, including effective loading patterns and freight packaging/dunnage.
Let us know how we can support your winter shipping plans. Our team is just a call or email away.