OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 17, 2013--
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics provider, will host an Earth Day event Friday, April 19, at
the global headquarters in Omaha from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 12 p.m.,
Steve Phillips, senior vice president of operations, will speak at the
event regarding Werner’s continued focus on sustainability.
In addition, the event will showcase vehicles with alternative fuel
engines including a Werner CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) truck and
trailer and MUD’s (Metropolitan Utilities District) CNG Ford pickup.
There will be several educational booths hosted by energy conservation
specialists from MUD, OPPD (Omaha Public Power District), Millard
Sprinkler and Shred-It to inform associates of the latest ways to save
energy, conserve water and recycle. Experts from several Werner
departments will also be present to discuss “green” tips and
initiatives, and the Company will sponsor tree raffles and seed
giveaways.
“As a leader of the transportation industry, Werner Enterprises
understands the importance of adapting and following sustainability
initiatives,” said Derek Leathers, president and COO of Werner
Enterprises. “We have fully accepted our role and responsibility and, as
a result, have become an innovator in energy conservation. Hosting this
event allows us to share these responsible behaviors and other tips with
our associates.”
Werner will also host an Earth Day event Saturday, April 20, from 11:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zorinsky Park in Omaha. Members of Werner’s Blue
Brigade associate volunteer organization will participate in a community
beautification project that includes cleaning the park.
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