OMAHA, Neb., Apr 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
To commemorate Earth Day, premier transportation and logistics provider,
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), will showcase its green initiatives
on Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include an
in-depth look at Werner Enterprises' "green" truck and trailer,
educational booths from the company and OPPD, and tips from
horticulture, gardening and energy conservation experts. At 11:30 a.m.,
Chief Operating Officer of Werner Enterprises and President of Werner
Global Logistics, Derek Leathers, and Senior Vice President of
Operations, Steve Phillips, will discuss the company's sustainability
initiatives. In an effort to further reinforce Earth Day's message, the
Company will raffle off trees and distribute seed packs to associates
during the event.
In addition, the new, Werner-developed SmartWaySM certified
advanced trailer skirt (estimated fuel savings 5 percent) will be on
display. This skirt will minimize aerodynamic drag and maintain smoother
air flow by reducing the wind under the trailer. The name of the trailer
skirt, which will be listed on the SmartWaySM website for
verified technologies, will also be unveiled during this time.
"Werner Enterprises recognizes the important environmental role that the
transportation industry has in creating a cleaner, greener environment
for the future, and we take this leadership role very seriously," said
Senior Vice President of Operations, Steve Phillips. "As we showcase our
new, proprietary trailer skirt, as well as our other numerous
fuel-saving and sustainability initiatives, we are encouraging all our
associates to continue to put into practice behaviors that help to
promote a clean environment now and for future generations."
Werner Enterprises strives to improve efficiency and is a member of
SmartWaySM, an innovative collaboration between the
Environmental Protection Agency and the transportation industry. In
recent years, the company has aggressively replaced trucks with more
aerodynamic models, installed auxiliary power units, updated engine
technology to maximize efficiency, reduced idle time and developed more
precise fleet management tools. Through its commitment to investing in
technologies, proactive strategies and policies that increase fuel
efficiency and decrease carbon emissions, Werner Enterprises has saved
over 30 million gallons of fuel and reduced the company's carbon
footprint by 350,000 tons in the past three years.
The media are invited and encouraged to attend the event, which will be
held at 14507 Frontier Road, Omaha, Neb., 68138.
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, Director of Corporate Communications
402-895-6640 ext. 2065