OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2015--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, along with U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, today honored
professional driver and military veteran David Green with a presentation
at its company headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
Green recently earned a spot on the prestigious American Trucking
Associations (ATA) 2015-2016 America’s Road Team, and a flag was flown
over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his achievements. Fischer presented
the flag, along with a certificate, to him during a ceremony in front of
an audience of Werner associates and professional drivers.
"I am proud to be a professional truck driver and represent our industry
and Werner on America's Road Team," Green said. "It is an honor to
receive this symbol of our country that I volunteered to fight for years
ago."
Selected from 31 finalists and thousands of potential applicants, Green
will serve as a captain with 18 other professional drivers and travel
the country speaking on behalf of the trucking industry and its more
than 3 million drivers to communities, news media and public officials
while maintaining his job as a full-time professional driver.
A native of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Green has driven with Werner since
1991 and served more than 20 years as a trainer. The U.S. Marine Corps
veteran has achieved more than 2 million accident-free miles, has served
on Werner's Road Team and currently drives Freedom 2, one of five trucks
in Werner’s military-themed fleet that 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
fthayer@werner.com