OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2015--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, is proud to announce it is the official trucking company of
the 75th Annual 2015 Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™.
“We are extremely excited and honored to take part in this long-standing
iconic event,” said Werner President and Chief Operating Officer Derek Leathers. “As a transportation leader for nearly 60 years, we
respect those who share our passion for the open road – whether
traveling on two wheels or 18.”
As the official trucking company of the event, Werner will have
equipment staffed and showcased on Main Street in Sturgis during the
Aug. 3-9 rally. Staff will provide an opportunity for event goers to
gather information regarding trucking careers and how the industry has
evolved. Leathers said the partnership is a great fit for Werner, a
company whose drivers value the same sense of freedom that drives
motorcycle enthusiasts to hit the open road.
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, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications
fthayer@werner.com