OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2012--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been awarded the 2012 Logistics Management Quest
for Quality award in the Dry Freight Carriers category, which the
Company is a multiple winner of. Additionally, Werner Global Logistics
(WGL), a subsidiary of Werner Enterprises, is a first-time recipient of
this prestigious award in the 3PL Providers category.
Werner Enterprises was evaluated on five critical areas, including
performances, value, information technology, customer service and
equipment and operations. To win, the Company’s total weighted score had
to exceed the average weighted score for all companies.
"Werner Enterprises is honored to receive two Quest for Quality awards,”
said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of Werner
Enterprises. “These awards are a testament to both our asset-backed
portfolio of services, as well as our logistic capabilities. We will
continue to expand and enhance both to provide our customers with
best-in-class solutions worldwide."
The Quest for Quality is the most extensive market research study
conducted in the logistics industry. Each year the study evaluates and
measures transportation service providers, determines relevant criteria
when selecting a provider and examines performance measurements and
expectations of providers.
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, Director of Corporate
Communications, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065