OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 30, 2015--
Werner professional driver Micheal Sheeds of Bandera, Texas, has been
selected as a recipient of the 2015 Citizen Driver Award. 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.
“Micheal is a great example, both personally and professionally, of an
outstanding individual who makes a positive impact,” said Derek Leathers, Werner president and chief operating officer. “He is
extremely deserving of this honor, and we are proud to have him serve as
a representative of our organization.”
Sheeds was recognized for his exemplary citizenship in the driving
community, personal and professional leadership, community involvement
and dedication to safety. He was honored at a special event at the 2015
Mid-America Trucking Show held March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Among other recognition and distinctions, Sheeds will be the guest of
honor in San Antonio, Texas, when a Petro truck stop bearing his name
will be unveiled. A driver for Werner
Enterprises since 1990, Sheeds has driven more than 3 million
accident-free miles and trained more than 225 students.
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
fthayer@werner.com