OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, was recently honored at the White House. Werner was
recognized for its support of the military by Joining Forces, the White
House military employment campaign, at an event hosted by President
Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and
Dr. Jill Biden. Attending on behalf of Werner was President and COO
Derek Leathers and Director of Military Recruiting Jim Morbach.
“Supporting our military is a part of our culture at Werner and we are
honored that the White House recognizes our efforts,” stated Leathers.
“We are very proud of our military associates and what they do to make
us a stronger and more competitive organization.”
Werner developed its own successful military campaign in conjunction
with the White House veteran campaign. The program, Operation Freedom,
designed for military veterans in the work place, hired approximately
1,350 veterans in 2012. The Company has pledged to hire a minimum of
1,000 veterans in 2013 and more than 5,000 veterans in the next five
years. Werner’s apprenticeship program also assists veterans with their
benefits and provides training.
Werner is widely acknowledged as a military friendly employer. GI Jobs
magazine selected Werner as number 28 on its list of “Top 100 Military
Employers for 2013.” Werner was awarded the Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve (ESGR) “Pro Patria” Award in 2011 and is a five time
recipient of the “Patriot Award” which is given to supervisors and
employers who support a strong National Guard and Reserve force.
Approximately 20 percent of Werner’s work force is comprised of military
veterans.
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.
Source: Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications