OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2015--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, observed Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, at its global
headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Steve Phillips, senior vice president
of Fleet Resources, presented an update on Werner’s current
sustainability improvements and initiatives.
“We are very proud of our ongoing sustainability results,” Phillips
said. “Over the past seven years, we have reduced our carbon footprint
by more than 1.3 million tons, and that couldn’t have happened without
major investments in fuel-efficient technologies and the steadfast
commitment of all of our associates.”
The event featured vehicles with alternative fuel engines, including a
Werner CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) truck. Members from OPPD (Omaha
Public Power District) were available to explain the potential cost
savings of a home energy analysis as well as air conditioning
management. Millard Sprinkler was on hand to discuss water conservation,
and a representative from Chevrolet was present to highlight the
advantages of vehicles powered by alternative fuels. Also, experts from
several Werner departments were present to discuss the company’s latest
green initiatives.
Through Werner’s commitment to controlling excessive fuel consumption
and pollutants, the company has conserved more than 120 million gallons
of fuel since 2007 and reduced its carbon footprint by more than 1.3
million tons. Werner incorporates industry-leading sustainability
efforts into its business model, including installing diesel-fired
heating systems to reduce truck idle time, utilizing aerodynamic trucks,
equipping trailers with trailer skirts, using tire inflation systems,
implementing the newest diesel technology and adding CNG trucks to its
fleet.
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
fthayer@werner.com