OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, is undertaking an event unique in the industry and recognizing
its drivers with a weeklong Driver Appreciation Spring Celebration from
March 20-26. Werner executives will travel nationwide to hold ceremonies
appreciating professional drivers at terminals across its network.
“As we celebrate our 60th anniversary in business, Werner
recognizes that this accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without our
elite drivers,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Derek
Leathers. “It’s important to the Werner team that we support our
professional drivers and appreciate their accomplishments every day.”
Throughout the week, members of the Werner executive team will visit
more than 10 terminals across Werner’s network to show their
appreciation for drivers with meaningful discussions about the future of
the industry. Drivers will receive either free breakfast or lunch and
appreciation gifts at all events. Werner has more than 9,000
professional drivers and owner operators traveling approximately 3
million miles each day and supporting a network of 7,500 trucks and more
than 24,000 trailers.
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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