Schneider National Dedicated and CSK Auto 'Pace' Parts Deliveries

GREEN BAY, Wis. and PHOENIX, Nov. 3, 2003 -- Schneider National Inc., a premium transportation and logistics services provider and North America's largest truckload carrier, joined CSK Auto at the NASCAR Winston Cup - Checker 500 at the Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday. Two drivers on Schneider National's CSK Auto Dedicated account made the ceremonial lap around the speedway following the pace car prior to the start of the race in a Schneider National tractor and trailer featuring CSK Auto logos. This is the fourth consecutive year that Schneider National's Dedicated Operations division participated in the race with CSK Auto.

"We were pleased to showcase our partnership with Schneider Dedicated Operations at the Winston Cup Checker 500," said Jim Krist, senior transportation manager, CSK Auto. "This is an annual event we look forward to celebrating with our Schneider Dedicated drivers."

CSK Auto, which includes Checker Auto Parts, Schucks Auto Supply and Kragen Auto Parts, is the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts in the Western United States and one of the largest such retailers in the United States, based on store count. Schneider Dedicated Operations has provided dedicated services to CSK Auto since 1998 with a 99 percent on-time delivery rate average each year. One hundred thirty Schneider Dedicated Operations drivers supply all of CSK Auto's regional distribution centers with aftermarket auto parts and make approximately 80 deliveries to retail stores on behalf of the company each day.

"Schneider Dedicated Operations continues to meet all of our dedicated services needs for qualified drivers and specialty equipment in the most cost-effective manner," added Krist.

Schneider Dedicated Operations, a division of Schneider National, specializes in providing dedicated capacity, including drivers, tractors and trailers, to a broad range of companies demanding exceptional levels of service in highly engineered networks. Schneider Dedicated specializes in supplementing or replacing an existing private fleet, or engineering one where none existed before.

"Participating in the NASCAR Winston Cup is a great way for us to join forces with CSK Auto on another level," said Greg Sanders, area vice president of sales, Western and Southwestern regions, Schneider National Inc. "CSK Auto continues to be a valued customer and we are grateful for the opportunity to join them in this event."

About CSK

As of August 3, 2003, CSK Auto operated 1,108 stores in 19 states under one fully integrated operating format and three brand names:

  -- Checker Auto Parts, founded in 1969, with stores in the Southwestern,
     Rocky Mountain and Northern Plains states and Hawaii;
  -- Schucks Auto Supply, founded in 1917, with stores in the Pacific
     Northwest and Alaska; and
  -- Kragen Auto Parts, founded in 1947, with stores primarily in
     California.

  About Schneider National Inc.

Schneider National Inc. is North America's leading provider of premium truckload and intermodal transportation and logistics solutions. Schneider National serves more than two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies, offering the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. Schneider National's transportation solutions include: One-Way Van, Dedicated, Expedited, Intermodal, Brokerage, Bulk, and Specialized. Schneider Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, provides supply chain management technology, managed services, engineering services and freight payment.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has a track record of providing expert transportation and logistics solutions. For more information about Schneider, visit www.schneider.com or call (800) 558-6767.