SAN DIEGO, CA,
September 16, 2020 - Platform Science, a leading enterprise IoT fleet management platform, today
announces its partnership with Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) and the
integration of the company’s innovative technology within Werner’s fleet of
nearly 8,000 trucks. Platform Science will equip Werner with the necessary tools
to easily deploy new applications and services that support its unique business
needs, meet evolving compliance requirements and enhance the overall driver
experience.
“Our drivers require best-in-class technology to keep
them efficient and safe on the road, which is why we remain focused on
developing new technology-rich solutions and offerings through our innovation
initiative, Werner EDGE,” explains Danny Lilley, VP of Fleet Systems and
Technology for Werner Enterprises. “Incorporating Platform Science into our new
tablet-based telematics solution allows us to provide a smart workflow, reduce
manual data entry and improve navigation and safety features, an important step
in furthering our company’s unwavering commitment to our drivers and moving the
industry forward.”
Through this partnership, Werner trucks will be
outfitted with Platform Science’s full suite of products including its
innovative catalogue of applications and third-party app marketplace. The
company’s open platform will enable Werner to easily customize and scale its
in-cabin and backend experiences, ensuring an unprecedented level of
flexibility and control over all of its technologies.
“As one of the largest and most progressive
enterprise fleets in the nation and a pioneer of electronic logs, Werner has
consistently been a leader in developing and implementing cutting-edge
technologies to improve its fleet operations and keep America moving,” said
Jake Fields, co-founder and CTO of Platform Science. “We worked closely with
the Werner team to hone in on their fleet’s unique needs and provided them with
the necessary tools to execute their operations easily and efficiently, while
seamlessly controlling all of their technologies on one easy-to-use interface.”
Werner plans to roll out its new telematics device,
EDGE Connect, to all drivers by Q1 2021.
ABOUT PLATFORM
SCIENCE
Platform Science is transforming Transportation
Technology by empowering enterprise fleets to take control of their technology
on one user-friendly platform. Founded in 2015, Platform Science makes it easy
to develop, deploy and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial
vehicles, a process previously defined by fragmented architectures and
proprietary protocols. The platform offers flexibility and delivers an
unlimited canvas to fleets and developers seeking to innovate and create new
solutions as customers’ needs, businesses and industries evolve. For more
information, visit www.platformscience.com.
ABOUT WERNER
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 and China. Werner is among the five largest truckload
carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation
services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and expedited
van; and temperature-controlled. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes truck
brokerage, freight management, intermodal, international and final mile
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.