OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, will host a weeklong celebration coinciding with National
Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. 11-17 that will include events at
both its global headquarters and locations nationwide. Werner will
dedicate the week to honoring the dedication and service of the more
than 3 million professional drivers who deliver freight safely and
efficiently across the country.
“We welcome these opportunities, not just this week but yearlong, when
we can express our appreciation and celebrate professional drivers for
the positive impact they make on our nation,” said President and Chief
Executive Officer Derek Leathers.
In addition to serving meals and providing gifts at all of its terminal
locations and various dedicated sites, Werner will host a driver
recognition ceremony Monday, Sept. 12, at its Laredo, Texas, terminal to
honor three drivers on achieving 2 and 3 million accident-free miles.
A live remote broadcast of the SiriusXM radio show “Road Dog Trucking
News,” from 1-3 p.m. CDT, will cap off celebrations at Werner’s global
headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, Sept. 16. As Werner
celebrates its 60th year in business, the radio show panel
will feature professional drivers and executive team members,
highlighting the crucial role drivers play in Americans' daily lives.
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. The
Werner Logistics 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.
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Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.