For the sixth year in a row, Werner Enterprises, a premier
transportation and logistics provider, has been recognized as one of the
Top 100 Military Friendly Employers by G.I. Jobs magazine.
Werner Enterprises was selected from more than 5,000 eligible companies
for the strength of their military recruiting efforts, the percentage of
new hires with prior military service and policies toward National Guard
and Reserve services.
"Werner Enterprises is honored to employ members of the armed forces,
many who have risked their lives for this country," said Derek Leathers,
president and chief operating officer at Werner Enterprises. "Military
training and life experiences make a member of the military a tremendous
asset to any organization."
Werner Enterprises has approximately 12,000 professional drivers, office
and equipment maintenance associates and nearly 20 percent are former
military. To attract and retain veterans, the company has instituted the
Werner Enterprises Professional Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program, a
program that allows veterans to draw from their G.I. Bill during their
first year driving for the company.
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, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Fred Thayer
Director of Corporate Communications
402-895-6640 ext. 2065