Greg Swift has accomplished a monumental feat of safety, underscoring the reliability of Schneider’s service
In a remarkable display of dedication and safety, Greg Swift, a longtime driver for Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), has achieved an extraordinary milestone: five million miles without a preventable accident.
To put five million miles into perspective, Swift has completed the equivalent of driving to the moon and back ten times without ever having a preventable accident. Reflecting on his achievement, Swift said, “Reaching five million miles seemed unimaginable. It’s an immense honor to be recognized and to be part of a company that equips us to succeed. Safety is the key to long-term success.”
Swift, who began his career with Schneider 33 years ago after leaving his teaching job, has become a shining example of the company’s core value: Safety First and Always. Currently driving a dedicated route for longtime Schneider customer Georgia-Pacific, he appreciates the reliability and home time his role provides.
“We are in the service business, and professional drivers like Greg are the foundation of our success,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “Drivers who dedicate their careers to safety, who put their customers first and for whom excellence is non-negotiable, leave a legacy for others to follow. Greg is one of those drivers, and I’m grateful he’s been an integral part of our team for so long.”
Swift’s journey from paper maps to advanced GPS and collision mitigation systems highlights the industry’s evolution. Yet, one constant has been Schneider’s commitment to providing the best equipment, technology and processes to ensure driver safety.
“I think the five million miles has done more than just boost my career,” said Swift. “It’s taken my home life, financial life and overall wellbeing to new levels. With a great career and the miles I’ve driven, great things have come along with it.”
Swift offers simple, yet valuable advice to new drivers: plan ahead and manage your time efficiently. His career highlights include driving through stunning landscapes and witnessing infrastructure improvements, but meeting his wife Erica, also a Schneider associate, stands out as a personal milestone.
When asked about Greg’s successful career at Schneider, Erica said, “If Greg could go back in time, he would absolutely choose a career in trucking over and over again. Schneider has provided us both with an immense amount of opportunities and memorable experiences. I am beyond proud of Greg as the third ever driver to reach five million safe miles.”
Fellow associates, driving peers, customer representatives and local safety experts are all looking forward to celebrating with Swift and expressing their thanks for the indelible mark he has made on Schneider’s legacy of safety.