OMAHA, Neb., Jan 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) announces the launch of a new website,
Wernercares.com. Werner Cares was created with the goal of promoting
safety-related and wellness issues to the general public, the truck
driving community and Werner Enterprises' drivers. As a company founded
by a driver for drivers, Werner Enterprises is committed to the safety
of all motorists.
"At Werner Enterprises, safety is a commitment shared by every one of
our nearly 12,000 office and driver associates," said Steve Phillips,
senior vice president of Operations. "Werner Cares gives us the
opportunity to communicate our safety messages to professional drivers
and the motoring public, as well as to improve our drivers' quality of
life while out on the roads."
The Werner Cares website consists of sections specifically for drivers
and the general public. Featured topics for the public include
accident-awareness issues, up-to-date traffic conditions and detours,
driver testimonials, child-friendly games and summaries of current laws
and regulations. The driver-specific section focuses on issues such as
general wellness, driver awards and recognition, recipes for the road
and videos. In addition, there are also opportunities to learn about a
career in the transportation industry and to apply for open driving
positions with Werner Enterprises.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier
transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North
America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner
maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains
offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia.
Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United
States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that
includes dedicated, medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van
capacity, expedited, temperature-controlled and flatbed services.
Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management,
truck brokerage, intermodal, load/mode and network optimization and
freight forwarding. Werner, through its subsidiary companies, is a
licensed U.S. NVOCC, U.S. Customs Broker, Class A Freight Forwarder in
China, licensed China NVOCC, TSA-approved Indirect Air Carrier and IATA
Accredited Cargo Agent.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global
Select MarketSM under the symbol "WERN." For further
information about Werner, visit the company's website at www.werner.com.
SOURCE: Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate Communications
402-895-6640 ext. 2065