OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2014--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been named the 2014 NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year
in the National Truckload category. NASSTRAC, also known as the National
Shippers Strategic Transportation Council, is a trade association that
has provided education, advocacy, connections and solutions to shippers
and carriers since 1952.
“When it comes to providing exceptional customer service, the Werner
team strives to raise the industry’s bar a little higher each year,”
said Werner President and COO Derek Leathers. “The voice of the shipper
is one of the true measures by which we can gauge our progress, and
receiving this award speaks volumes about the strides we continue to
make.”
Co-sponsored by NASSTRAC and Logistics Management magazine, this
prestigious award recognizes carriers that demonstrate excellence in
performance and value. Werner earned the distinction for its exceptional
customer service, outstanding business relationships, competitive
pricing, operational excellence and proven leadership in technology. The
company previously has been named the NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year for
the National Truckload category in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. In 2012,
Werner received the NASSTRAC Ovation Award.
The award will be presented to Werner at the NASSTRAC Shippers
Conference & Transportation Expo April 13-16 in Orlando, Fla.
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