OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, was honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a true industry leader in
freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.
Werner is committed to controlling excessive fuel consumption and
pollutants through several tactics: installing diesel-fired heating
systems to reduce truck idle time, utilizing aerodynamic trucks,
equipping trailers with trailer skirts, using tire inflation systems and
implementing the newest diesel technology.
“Werner strives to lead by example in the transportation industry, and
this includes doing our part to protect the environment for generations
to come,” said Derek Leathers, president and COO of Werner Enterprises.
“We are honored our efforts are being recognized and proud to be a
SmartWay partner.”
Werner was one of 55 companies to receive this distinction, representing
the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s 3000-plus Partners. The
Excellence Awardees were honored at the Council of Supply Chain
Management Professionals annual conference held in Denver, Colo.
“EPA is pleased to recognize the 2013 SmartWay Excellence Award
recipients. I commend Werner Enterprises for its superior environmental
performance and leadership in advancing freight sector efficiency,” said
Gina McCarthy, EPA administrator. “Their commitment is helping lead the
freight industry to a more sustainable future."
About Werner Enterprises
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.
About SmartWay
EPA launched SmartWay in 2004 to help business
improve the sustainability of their freight supply chains. Today the
Partnership consists of more than 3,000 Partners, representing a cross
section of the freight supply chain industry. As of today, SmartWay
Partners have saved 65 million barrels of oil. This is equivalent to
taking over 5 million cars off the road for an entire year. SmartWay’s
clean air achievements (28 million metric tons of carbon dioxide,
478,000 tons nitrogen oxides, and 22,000 tons of particulate matter
reduced so far) help protect the health and well-being of citizens while
contributing to our nation’s economic and energy security.
More information on SmartWay in general: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/
List of Excellence Award recipients: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/partner-resources/awards.htm
Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications