OMAHA, Neb., May 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been recognized by Food Logistics
magazine as one of its Top 20 Green Supply Chain Partners. The company
was selected for its development of pioneering, innovative and creative
products, services and programs to help its food and beverage customers
achieve sustainable or "green" goals.
"Werner Enterprises is extremely proud to have been selected by Food
Logistics as one of its Top 20 Green Supply Chain Partners," said
Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of Werner
Enterprises. "This award underscores our company's commitment to
investing in technologies, proactive strategies and policies that
increase fuel efficiency and decrease carbon emissions, creating a
cleaner, greener environment for future generations."
"Sustainable best practices are not only better for the environment, but
contribute to the bottom line, as well," said Katherine Doherty,
editor-in-chief of Food Logistics magazine. "Werner Enterprises
is helping the industry to reduce its carbon impact in a variety of
ways."
After receiving numerous nominations from solution providers, the
magazine's editorial staff selected the top 20 companies to compile this
year's listing. This was the first year the magazine has published the
list, which will be featured in the June 2011 issue of Food Logistics,
as well as on the magazine's website. To view the listing, please click here.
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;
expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services. Werner's Value
Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage,
intermodal, and international services. International services are
provided through Werner's domestic and global subsidiary companies and
include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and
customs brokerage.
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, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director of Corporate Communications