OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, is proud to announce it has received approval from the
Department of Veterans Affairs to launch its Diesel Mechanic
Apprenticeship Program.
“Werner is the first trucking company to have a nationally registered
apprenticeship program for diesel mechanics, and we’re thrilled to lead
the way,” said Derek Leathers, president and COO. “Werner has a long
history of supporting our country’s military veterans, and we hope this
apprenticeship program will serve as another great opportunity for these
skilled individuals to build a career in the transportation industry.”
The new 36-month apprenticeship program means eligible veterans who have
the Post 9/11 GI Bill can now receive up to $26,488.80 of their tax-free
education benefits while working for Werner as a diesel mechanic, in
addition to their Werner pay.
Werner has hired more than 6,500 veterans since 2012 and more than 350
veteran spouses since May 2013, surpassing the pledge it made in 2012
under the White House campaign Joining Forces to hire 1,000 veterans per
year for the next five years. Werner has pledged to hire 2,200 veterans
and 200 veteran spouses in 2015.
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.
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