OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, recently was named a 2016 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound
Logistics magazine. Werner was recognized as an organization that
focuses on sustainability and will be profiled in a special G75 issue of Inbound
Logistics, featuring the 75 leading companies for green supply chain
management and logistics partners.
“To be recognized as a Green Supply Chain Partner is not only an honor,
but also a positive indication that our sustainability initiatives align
with our goals to improve the environment,” said President and CEO Derek
Leathers.
Werner has made significant contributions toward a cleaner, more
energy-efficient environment by conserving more than 150 million gallons
of fuel since 2007 and reducing its carbon footprint by more than 1.7
million tons. The company 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 and
implementing the newest diesel technology.
The 75 Green Supply Chain Partners list honors organizations that
demonstrate green best practices in their supply chain, logistics and
transportation operations. Companies were considered for their corporate
sustainability initiatives, collaborative customer-driven projects and
participation in public-private partnerships. This year’s 75 Green
Supply Chain Partners list will be profiled in the June 2016 print issue
of Inbound Logistics and online at www.inboundlogistics.com.
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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