OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2009-- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN) announced today that it has fully established its newest subsidiary, Werner Global Logistics Australia Pty. Ltd. The new subsidiary was formed in the third quarter of 2009 and expands the company’s global presence to Australia.

Werner Global Logistics Australia Pty. Ltd. extends the company’s logistics services to the domestic Australia market by offering freight forwarding, logistics, local transportation and distribution services. The primary Australian service areas include the most densely populated markets of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

“Our financial strength and flexible IT platform allow us to expand quickly into markets where we recognize growth opportunities. Australia is a market that is relatively insulated from the global economic downturn and presents those opportunities,” said Craig Stoffel, vice president of Werner Global Logistics. “This will also position us to better serve our worldwide client base with their international and local needs.”

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, medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van capacity, expedited, temperature-controlled and flatbed services. Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, load/mode and network optimization and freight forwarding. Werner, through its subsidiary companies, is a licensed U.S. NVOCC, U.S. Customs Broker, licensed Freight Forwarder in China, licensed China NVOCC, TSA-approved Indirect Air Carrier and IATA Accredited Cargo Agent.

Werner Enterprises, Inc.’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market^SM under the symbol WERN. For further information about Werner Enterprises, visit the company’s web site at www.werner.com.

Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 800-228-2240 ext. 2065
Director of Corporate Communications