OMAHA, Neb., Sep 12, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been recognized by Best Buy Co., Inc.as
the Domestic Carrier of the Year for 2011. Werner Enterprises was given
the award because of its superior performance during 2011 combined with
creative solutions during Best Buy's peak season and the launch of its
new product return center in Shepardsville, Ky.
"We are very proud to have been recognized by Best Buy as their Domestic
Carrier of the Year," said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating
officer of Werner Enterprises. "This award exemplifies the commitment of
our hard-working associates and our Midwest values. We've set the bar
for our customer relations and we plan to continue that high level of
trust and dedication with all of our customers."
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;
expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed 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.
SOURCE: Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director of Corporate Communications