OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been named the 2013 NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year
for the National Truckload category. The prestigious award, sponsored by
NASSTRAC and Logistics Management magazine, recognizes carriers
that demonstrate excellence in performance and results. Werner
Enterprises was specifically recognized for its exceptional customer
service, outstanding business relationships, competitive pricing,
operational excellence and proven leadership in technology. Werner was
previously named the NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year for the National
Truckload category in 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2012, Werner received the
NASSTRAC Ovation Award.
“To be recognized as the NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year is a true
testament to the hard work of our professional drivers, maintenance
associates and office associates,” stated Derek Leathers, president and
COO of Werner Enterprises. “We strive year over year to be a leader and
an innovator in global transportation and logistics and to receive this
award reaffirms that we are achieving that goal.”
Werner Enterprises will accept the award on Tuesday, April 23, at the
NASSTRAC Shippers Conference & Transportation Expo in Orlando, Fla.
NASSTRAC, also known as the National Shippers Strategic Transportation
Council, is a trade association that has provided 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 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