OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 16, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, will co-sponsor its Community Safety Day and Werner
Roadeo at Werner Park on Saturday, June 29, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The
public is invited to attend and participate in this interactive event to
promote safety.
This event will feature interactive safety simulators that demonstrate
the consequences of a rollover accident, not using a seat belt and
distracted driving behavior. Werner will have its “No Zone” safety
trailer on display and Sleep Pointe will feature a mobile sleep lab
complete with demonstrations and resources designed to enhance sleep.
Safety booths and vendors will be on hand to discuss important safety
issues and products that help keep our families safe. Attendees will be
given a punch card to be punched at each booth. One full punch card will
be good for one McDonald’s grass berm ticket at any July game at Werner
Park excluding the game on July 3. Complimentary hot dogs and beverages
will be provided by MUD (Metropolitan Utilities District) and Pepsi. In
addition, the public is invited to watch the annual Werner Roadeo where
professional drivers showcase their skills and compete in a challenging
obstacle course.
This community event is a partnership with the Nebraska Chapter of the
National Safety Council, Sarpy County, the Omaha Storm Chasers and their
premier partners.
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