Greg Swift, a driver for Schneider National, recently achieved a milestone: 5 million miles without a preventable accident.
Swift joins only two other drivers in Schneider’s nearly 90-year history in reaching this feat. The company is celebrating Swift's achievement with a parade, a Sound the Horn celebration, and a $10,000 bonus for his safe and reliable driving.
“We are in the service business, and professional drivers like Greg are the foundation of our success,” Mark Rourke, Schneider president and CEO, said. “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.”
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Swift offers new drivers simple yet valuable advice: Plan ahead and manage your time efficiently. His career highlights include driving through stunning landscapes and witnessing infrastructure improvements, but meeting his wife Erica, who is also a Schneider associate, stands out as one of his most memorable moments.
“I think the five million miles has done more than just boost my career,” Swift said. “It’s taken my home life, financial life, and overall well-being to new levels. With a great career and the miles I’ve driven, great things have come along with it.”
