OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 21, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, has been named a Top Green Provider for 2013 by Food
Logistics magazine. Werner was selected as a company that exceeds
industry standards in its sector and has products and services that
drive sustainability.
“Werner Enterprises is proud to be recognized as a Top Green Provider,”
said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer of Werner
Enterprises. “It is an honor to be acknowledged for our commitment and
success as we have remained strongly focused on our sustainability
initiatives. As a result, we have reached benchmark reductions in carbon
emissions and fuel efficiencies and we strive to do better year after
year.”
As a leading innovator in energy conservation, Werner has made
significant contributions toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient
environment. In the last five years, due strictly to improvements in
fuel efficiency, Werner has conserved more than 85 million gallons of
fuel and reduced its carbon footprint by nearly 1,000,000 tons. Over the
years, Werner has implemented a wide array of sustainability innovations
that include aerodynamic trucks and trailers, weight reduction
strategies, automatic tire inflation systems, the newest diesel engine
technologies, anti-idling technologies, speed management and continual
in-depth testing of the latest fuel saving technologies. In addition,
Werner is a SmartWay Transport Partner. The SmartWay Partnership is an
innovative collaboration between the U.S. EPA and the freight industry
to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse
gases and air pollution.
Companies on this year’s Top Green Providers list will be profiled in
the June 2013 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.
Food Logistics is published by Cygnus Business Media and is the
only publication dedicated exclusively to the food and beverage supply
chain. Through print and online products, it provides news, trends, and
best practices that help more than 24,000 grocery and food service
suppliers, distributors, and retailers make better business decisions.
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, Inc.
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications