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special hauls plant manager. "Schneider has shown great commitment to the U.S. military since its very beginning. Through the years, Schneider has developed a number of programs for military personnel and has been recognized as a national leader in supporting the military. Freightliner is proud to share this special vehicle with a carrier that feels as strongly about those who serve as we do." time when he was in Nashville, Tenn. "I stepped outside and there it was. Being up close and seeing the larger-than-life military-themed tractor, and what it stood for, gave me a sense of pride and passion. The truck is a great reminder of the brave men and women who have fought hard to make our country the incredible place that it is. I feel honored to have been chosen as the 2013 Ride of Pride Driver." Chuck Ceccacci has been named the driver of this year's Ride of Pride. Ceccacci, who has worked at Schneider since 1997, served in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years and is based out of the company's Atlanta Operating Center. The 2013 Schneider Ride of Pride truck, a Freightliner Cascadia™, has a fully customized patriotic decal scheme, including the American flag, the Bald Eagle, military camouflage, the POW/MIA logo and the words "Those who serve deserve honor, respect, thanks" prominently displayed on the orange Schneider cab. CHANGING LANES Ceccacci recalls seeing Schneider's 2012 Ride of Pride truck for the first 18 special hauls 0913 cl.indd 2 SEPTEMBER 2013 // WWW.CHANGINGLANESDIGITAL.COM 8/6/13 2:47 PM