OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 25, 2015--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, recently was named as a 2015 Top Green Provider by Food
Logistics magazine. Werner was recognized as an organization that
focuses on sustainability in the global food supply chain and exceeds
industry standards in its sector.
“As a member of the transportation industry, we maintain our strong
commitment to sustainability,” said President and COO Derek Leathers.
“To be recognized as a Top Green Provider is not only an honor, but also
a positive indication that our initiatives align with our goals to
improve the environment.”
Werner has made significant contributions toward a cleaner, more
energy-efficient environment by conserving more than 120 million gallons
of fuel since 2007 and reducing its carbon footprint by more than 1.3
million tons. The company incorporates industry-leading sustainability
efforts into its business model, including installing diesel-fired
heating systems to reduce truck idle time, utilizing aerodynamic trucks,
equipping trailers with trailer skirts, using tire inflation systems and
implementing the newest diesel technology.
The Top Green Providers list honors organizations that utilize products,
services and exemplary leadership to successfully enhance sustainability
within the food and beverage industry. This year’s list includes
grocers, 3PLs, cold storage providers, pallet and packaging
manufacturers, software and technology companies and others whose
products and services are elevating sustainability to a competitive
advantage in our industry. Companies on this year’s Top Green Providers
list are profiled in the June 2015 print issue of Food Logistics,
as well as online at www.foodlogistics.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.
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Source: Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications
fthayer@werner.com