OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2012--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has recently opened a new terminal in Brownstown
Charter Township near Detroit. The new ten-acre site includes a
full-service maintenance shop, many driver amenities and serves as a
strong strategic addition to Werner Enterprises’ extensive terminal
network.
The terminal is located south of the Detroit, Michigan/Windsor, Ontario
region, which is the primary border crossing point to facilitate freight
for Werner’s continually expanding customer base in eastern Canada.
“We are very excited to add this site to our network, which will further
enhance our service offerings for our customers,” said Derek Leathers,
president and chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises. “This most
recent investment allows us to support additional growth and
demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing cross border solutions
for 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 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