OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2015--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, will host a weeklong celebration to coincide with National
Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept. 13-19 that will include events at
both its global headquarters and locations throughout the country. The
company will devote the week to honoring the dedication and service of
the more than 3 million professional drivers who deliver freight safely
and efficiently throughout the nation.
“This week is really about putting the exclamation point on what we try
to do throughout the year,” said Derek Leathers, president and COO.
“It’s important to celebrate and highlight the crucial role these men
and women play in our daily lives.”
In addition to serving meals and providing gifts at all of its terminal
locations and various Dedicated sites, Werner will host a driver
recognition ceremony Friday, Sept. 18, in Omaha to honor the most recent
drivers to achieve 2 million accident-free miles. The ceremony will be
followed by a live remote broadcast of the SiriusXM Radio show “Road Dog
Trucking News.”
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.
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Source: Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications
fthayer@werner.com
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