For the sixth year in a row, Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Military Friendly Employers by G.I. Jobs magazine.
Werner Enterprises was selected from more than 5,000 eligible companies for the strength of their military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service and policies toward National Guard and Reserve services.
"Werner Enterprises is honored to employ members of the armed forces, many who have risked their lives for this country," said Derek Leathers, president and chief operating officer at Werner Enterprises. "Military training and life experiences make a member of the military a tremendous asset to any organization."
Werner Enterprises has approximately 12,000 professional drivers, office and equipment maintenance associates and nearly 20 percent are former military. To attract and retain veterans, the company has instituted the Werner Enterprises Professional Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program, a program that allows veterans to draw from their G.I. Bill during their first year driving for the company.
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; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed 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.
Contacts:
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Fred Thayer
Director of Corporate
Communications
402-895-6640 ext. 2065
