Schneider, a company specializing in transportation and logistics services, reported 41% growth in net profit in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) , driven primarily by its multimodal platform amid growing economic uncertainty.
“We delivered quarterly results in line with our expectations while navigating a fluid operating environment. Revenue, excluding the fuel surcharge, of nearly $1.3 billion was the second-highest first-quarter revenue in our history, and all of our segments improved revenue, earnings, and margin year over year. As the quarter progressed, growing economic uncertainty dampened consumer confidence and market expectations,” said Mark Rourke, the company’s president and chief executive officer.
According to its quarterly report, net income for the period increased from $18.5 million to $26.1 million , despite economic and market challenges.
“At Truckload, we increased the number of dedicated trucks, including our recently acquired Cowan business, and continued to execute on our plan to restore Network to profitability. At Intermodal, we increased our volumes, and combined with our cost and productivity actions, this led to a third consecutive quarterly margin improvement year-over-year. In logistics, our diversified service offerings and effective net revenue management, thanks to our industry-leading technology, have enabled us to improve profit and margin year-over-year, despite lower volumes,” the executive stated.
Regarding its revenue from January to March, it reported an increase of 6% , from $1.401 billion to $1.319 billion in the same period last year. Corporate revenue was $42.1 million , an increase of $13.4 million , or 47%, compared to the same quarter in 2024.
It said that truckload revenue (excluding fuel surcharge) for 1Q25 was $613.7 million , an increase of $75.6 million , or 14% , due to the acquisition of Cowan Systems and improved revenue per unit per week, partially offset by lower network volumes.
While intermodal (excluding fuel surcharge) was $260.4 million , a 5% year-over-year increase, primarily due to 4% volume growth and improved revenue per order.
Regarding logistics revenue for the first quarter of 2025, the firm reported that it totaled $332 million , a 2% increase also derived from Cowan Systems, partially offset by lower brokerage revenue by order and volume.
“We are focused on delivering a superior portfolio of services, driving sustainable revenue growth, restoring margins, and enhancing long-term shareholder value,” Rourke added.
Darrell Campbell , Schneider’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, said that while the current macroeconomic environment is leading to declining consumer confidence and increased uncertainty for shippers, “we expect to deliver improved year-over-year results, albeit moderate compared to our prior outlook . ”
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