OMAHA, Neb., Mar 29, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
For the third consecutive year, Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a
premier transportation and logistics provider, has received the NASSTRAC
Carrier of the Year award for the National Truckload category. The
prestigious, shipper-selected award, sponsored by NASSTRAC and Logistics
Management magazine, recognizes carriers that demonstrate excellence
in performance and results. Specifically, Werner Enterprises was awarded
for its superior customer service, outstanding business relationships,
competitive pricing, leadership in technology and operational excellence.
"It is truly an honor to be recognized by the shipping community and to
be awarded Carrier of the Year for the third year in a row," said Derek
Leathers, chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises and president of
Werner Global Logistics. "Our dedicated professional drivers and office
associates are the foundation of the best-in-class company that we are
today, and this recognition is a testament to them. The award also
demonstrates Werner Enterprises' commitment to being the leader in
freight transportation innovation through providing global
transportation solutions tailored to meet our customers' unique needs."
Werner Enterprises will accept the award during the 2011 NASSTRAC
Logistics Conference & Expo taking place April 17-20 in Orlando, Fla.
NASSTRAC, otherwise known as the National Shippers Strategic
Transportation Council, is a trade association that has been providing
education, advocacy, connections and solutions to shippers and carriers
since 1952.
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, Inc.
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate Communications
402-895-6640 ext. 2065