Al Thayer Cds

Al Thayer is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in safety management and training within the transportation industry. Currently serving as the Safety and Training Manager at Schneider National since August 2002, Al oversees fleet and cargo safety for a team of 800 drivers through 24 managers. Previous roles at Schneider National include Account Service Manager, where Al managed the delivery of spare parts to over 300 dealers across several states, and 2nd Shift Manager, responsible for call center support for a regional fleet. Prior to a successful career in the private sector, Al served as a Lieutenant in Surface Warfare in the US Navy from November 1986 to December 1994. Al holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina, earned between 1977 and 1981.