OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, recently received the Extraordinary Employer Support Award,
recognizing its sustained support to the Reserve components of the
United States Armed Forces.
“Receiving this award is an honor that reflects our company’s commitment
to all veterans and those currently serving in the National Guard and
Reserves,” said Associate Vice President of Student and Government
Recruiting Jim Morbach. “Employers are critical to fostering cultures of
support and value for service members transitioning between military and
civilian roles.”
Presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), this
prestigious award is only attainable by prior recipients of the
Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award or the Pro Patria
Award after demonstrating sustained support for three years.
Werner was recognized twice with the Pro Patria Award, the highest
recognition bestowed by a state ESGR committee. As a military friendly
employer, Werner has hired more than 7,800 veterans since 2011, and 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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