OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 12, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, will host a weeklong celebration that coincides with
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week at its global headquarters in
Omaha, Neb., Sept. 15-21. The Company will devote the week to honoring
the dedication and service of the more than 3 million professional
drivers on the roads delivering freight throughout the nation.
“This week is a celebration on behalf of the men and women who do so
much for us as consumers and are so vital to the success of our
organization,” said Derek Leathers, president and COO of Werner
Enterprises. “Professional drivers are the lifeblood of our country as
they deliver our needed goods and services. We can’t thank them enough
for all they do.”
Werner has more than 9,300 professional drivers, including more than
1,500 who have achieved 1 million safe driving miles or more. In
addition to serving meals and sponsoring giveaways at all 12 terminal
locations and various dedicated sites, Werner will host a driver
recognition ceremony Sept. 20 in Omaha to honor the most recent drivers
to achieve 2 million or more safe driving miles. For more information
about Werner’s Driver Appreciation Week or to learn more about Werner
Enterprises opportunities, go to drivewerner.com.
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