OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2015--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider and award-winning military friendly employer, added a fifth
driver to its Operation Freedom fleet. During a ceremony today at its
Fontana, California, terminal, Werner President and COO Derek Leathers
welcomed professional driver J.W. Ray, a 6-year Army veteran, to the
Freedom fleet.
“This is a great opportunity,” Ray said. “I will give my absolute best
to live up to the expectations and honor all those who serve.”
A native of Heyburn, Idaho, Ray has enjoyed a long and successful career
with Werner since 1994. In 18 years as a professional driver, he has
achieved more than 1 million safe driving miles, has served as a captain
on the 2005-2006 Werner’s Road Team and was selected for the 2011-2012
American Trucking Associations America’s Road Team. In addition, Ray
worked for Werner as a safety specialist and a field recruiter.
Werner’s Operation Freedom program debuted its first truck, Freedom 1,
in February 2013. Freedom 2 was introduced the following May, Freedom 3
in August of 2014 and Freedom 4 in November. The military-themed truck
and trailer fleet travels on regular freight routes in addition to being
showcased at truck shows, recruiting events and specific veteran
ceremonies 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, Inc.
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications
[email protected]