OMAHA, Neb., Oct 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been recognized by Home Depot as the Inbound
Carrier of the Year for 2011. Werner Enterprises was given the award
because of its ability to meet and exceed Home Depot's additional
capacity requests; overall performance expectations through the year;
and the high level of support the Company offered Home Depot during
Hurricane Irene. Werner Enterprises was one of six carriers out of a
carrier base of more than 100 to receive an award.
"Being recognized by Home Depot as their Inbound Carrier of the Year is
a great honor," said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating
officer of Werner Enterprises. "This award demonstrates that our
continued investment in technologies and assets has established a strong
portfolio of services for our customers. We plan to continue that high
level of trust and dedication with all of our customers."
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
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director of Corporate Communications