OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 29, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) Operation Freedom truck received the
“Most Technologically Advanced Cab” award at the Mid-America Trucking
Show March 21-23 in Louisville, Ky. The military themed Operation
Freedom truck was one of 79 trucks in the competition and won the award
due to its advanced technological equipment.
“At Werner, we are proud to be known as a technological leader. It’s
important that we continue to push the envelope, testing new products
and strategies, so that our drivers are equipped with the best
technologies available,” stated Steve Phillips, senior vice president of
operations for Werner Enterprises. “The investments we make in our fleet
are consistent with our dedication to the safety of our drivers and the
safety of the motoring public.”
The award-winning truck is equipped with the Qualcomm MCP200 mobile
information system which provides mobile communication for production
and safety items including hours of service. In addition, the truck also
has a safety system called Mobileye. This is a passive safety system
that uses a camera to detect lane markings, speed signs, vehicles and
pedestrians and provides the driver with audible and visual warning
alerts.
Professional driver and Army veteran David Conkling drives the Operation
Freedom truck to deliver loads to customers as well as to truck shows,
recruiting events and specific veteran ceremonies. The Operation Freedom
truck was unveiled last month at the Company’s global headquarters in
Omaha, Neb., to bring awareness to Werner’s industry-leading military
apprenticeship program.
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, Inc.
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications