OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2012--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been named to the InformationWeek 500
list that recognizes leaders in innovative business technology. Werner
earned the selection for its strategies, initiatives, investments and
administrative practices at the core of business technology innovation.
The award was announced at the 2012 InformationWeek Conference
and Awards Gala in September at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, Dana
Point, Calif.
A panel of editors from InformationWeek determines the list of
500 based on points earned from the application process and achievements
as outlined in essays submitted. Those companies on the list must
demonstrate a pattern of technological, procedural and organizational
innovation. Organizations with $250 million or more in annual revenue
are invited to participate. Additional details on the InformationWeek
500 can be found on the InformationWeek website.
InformationWeek provides business technology executives with
unique perspectives, leading market research and innovative tools. It
serves as the anchor brand for a magazine, website, reports, analytics
and research.
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 van, temperature-controlled and flatbed;
medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited 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