OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2015--
Werner professional driver Micheal Sheeds was recognized as a recipient
of the 2015 Citizen Driver Award with an April 22 unveiling ceremony
that renamed the I-10 and exit 581 Petro Stopping Center in San Antonio,
Texas, in his honor.
Presented by TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA® and Petro
Stopping Centers® travel center brands, the award recognizes
professional drivers who inspire public respect and admiration for the
truck driving profession.
“It is truly humbling to receive an honor of this magnitude and
permanence,” Sheeds said. “It is without a doubt the most significant
accomplishment of my career, and it will mean so much to me and my
family for years to come.”
Selected for his exemplary citizenship in the driving community,
personal and professional leadership, community involvement and
dedication to safety, Sheeds accepted the Citizen Driver Award at the
2015 Mid-America Trucking Show held March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Presented with the choice of any TA or Petro location nationwide renamed
in his honor, Sheeds chose the Petro Stopping Center location in San
Antonio, Texas, near his home in Bandera, Texas. A Werner driver since
1990, Sheeds has driven more than 3 million accident-free miles and
trained more than 225 student drivers.
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