Schneider National said it’s enhancing how it conducts business with owner-operators with enhancement to its Schneider FreightPower load-finding and management platform.

The newly expanded and updated platform offers owner-operators significantly more access to Schneider’s diverse range of freight options, according to a company announcement.

It also includes easy-to-use functionality and search features designed to provide flexibility and help “supercharge” the owner-operator's business operations.

Schneider FreightPower offers owner-operators the opportunity to generate revenue and strengthen their business through:

• Increased access to freight: Owner-operators now have access to more of Schneider’s expansive freight offerings, including traditional owner-operator loads and other freight managed by Schneider.

• Enhanced features: Accessible on any device – mobile, desktop or tablet – the platform provides detailed load information, favorite searches and reload options for better planning and fewer deadheads.

• High drop and hook rate: Over 95% of the freight opportunities available to owner-operators on the platform are drop and hook shipments, which can help them increase their efficiency and productivity.

• Trip planning: Loads posted will now show road miles, a user-friendly change that can help owner-operators perform more accurate trip-planning.

Collaboration With Owner-Operators

Schneider began testing this new facet of FreightPower with a pilot group of owner-operators already active on the platform. This enabled Schneider to collect valuable feedback to help create a user-friendly experience.

“Collaborating with owner-operators is an important component in the success of our business and the reliable service we can provide customers, which is why the network has grown tremendously in the last 25 years,” said Schneider Senior Vice President and General Manager of Truckload and Mexico John Bozec.

"We want to invest in tools that support owner-operators in running and growing their businesses.”