OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, recently was named to U.S. Veteran Magazine’s Best
of the Best Top Veteran Friendly Companies for the third year in a row.
The Best of the Best for employers list is selected annually after U.S.
Veterans Magazine polls hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies on
veteran outreach efforts and accessibility. Finalists are selected based
on each company’s policies that support equal access, advancement and
inclusion of all individuals.
“We are privileged to have many talented military men and women join our
organization when they transition from active duty or who are currently
serving in the National Guard and Reserves,” said Associate Vice
President of Student and Government Recruiting Jim Morbach. “It is an
honor to be recognized as a top company for our support of military
veterans.”
As a military friendly employer, Werner has hired more than 9,300
veterans since 2011 and more than 480 veteran spouses since May 2013.
Werner has pledged to hire 2,000 veterans in 2016.
Ten years ago, Werner Enterprises partnered with the Department of Labor
and the Department of Veterans Affairs to start the industry’s first
Professional Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program. The innovative
work-based learning program allows veteran enrollees to use their GI
Bill education benefits to invest in a future with Werner. More than
5,000 veterans have enrolled in Werner’s 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. 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.