Schneider National ‘s 1949 International truck named “Vinny”

The average age of Schneider’s trucks is 2.5 years … with one very notable 66-year-old exception: Vinny.
But Vinny (short for “vintage”) doesn’t look a day over 2.5. In fact, Schneider’s beloved 1949 tractor looks brand new thanks to a recently completed four-month restoration. It’s incredible to see a piece of history come back to life.
At one point, though, Vinny was as good as dead …
Finding Vinny
If Vinny could talk, he’d have quite a story to tell. The tractor was found in a Fond du Lac, Wis., farm field in 1990 by a former Schneider driver named Mel Hazaert. Once Mel had Vinny in his possession, he located a trailer from the same era and became determined to transform the equipment into a museum piece for Schneider.
Mel and four other Schneider associates (Marty Briggs, Ken Neilson, Pat Fleming and Al Lenny) spent about 1,100 hours on reconstruction before presenting him to then-President Don Schneider on April 26, 1991. Since then, this antique truck and trailer have represented Schneider at various events, parades and public activities.
But 24 more years took a toll on Vinny …
A(nother) Fresh Face for Vinny
Vinny was once again starting to show signs of age. As his caretaker, I couldn’t stand to see rust literally eat away at such a unique piece of company history. I solicited the services of a local company, Trudell, to perform an extensive four-month restoration, which was completed the first week of September 2015.
Trudell replaced the bottom 4-6 inches of both truck doors, fabricated and replaced the truck’s floor pan and replaced all three trailer doors - yes, three. The entire unit was media blasted to remove rust, and a gorgeous fresh paint job made Vinny look better than ever.
Vinny will continue to be a true, permanent reminder of Schneider’s rich history since 1935, and the hard work and dedication of its associates. He is just as much a part of our company as any other Schneider tractor on the road today. Driving Vinny is an awesome experience, and I love to show the truck any chance I get!
Author: Herb Moring
( The previous description was taken from the following web page: schneiderjobs.com/blog/cultur... )

[@brentyuers8963]

Buddy is at an event of some sort, that’s a nice rig

[@robbyblack2699]

Some drivers and employees had it restored as a gift to Don Schneider.

[@leefisher.styrenemarine5566]

And that truck does run and drive I'm originally from Green Bay and I can remember seeing that truck in the parades when they had them for 4th of July that trucks been around for awhile cuz I've been living north of Green Bay for 20 years now and it was before that

[@leefisher.styrenemarine5566]

Schneider transport /Schneider National company-owned trucks were all Internationals owner operators with Schneider National we're the ones with the other types of trucks

[@RustyCarnahan]

I have an extreme soft spot for the K and KB lines of International trucks. Got a K-5 and a KB-6 of my own.

[@danielmiller7041]

Schneider transport and storage was the very begining of Schneider. they were a allied agent in green bay before going to strickly freight hauling. Schneider transport inc was union and started by AL Schneider. there 1st terminal was on bucannon st in green bay, a very small facility. all there tractors were international's because thats the only place AL could get credit when he 1st started. Donny Schneider started buying other types of tractor after AL passed away

[@CashisKingtrucking]

I bet the guy that drove that truck got paid hhg miles just like the Schneider drivers of today do. Shame on you Schneider