OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, was recently named among the 2016
Most Valuable Employers for Military.
CivilianJobs.com selected winners based on recruiting, training and
retention plans that best serve military service members and veterans.
The distinction serves to help identify top employers for
military-experienced job applicants and veterans seeking civilian
careers.
“Our military veteran associates are an essential part of our
exceptional workforce and we will continue to invest in their success
here at Werner,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Derek
Leathers.
Since 2011, Werner has hired more than 7,550 veterans and has pledged to
hire 2,000 veterans in 2016. Since May 2013, Werner has hired more than
400 veteran spouses.
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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