Werner Continues to Drive Innovation With New Drive Werner Pro App for Drivers

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Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN) has launched the Drive Werner Pro app to enhance support for its professional drivers. The app facilitates easy access to trip details, load statuses, job opportunities, and direct communication with Transportation Managers. This initiative aligns with Werner's commitment to leveraging technology for improved driver experience and operational efficiency. The app follows the successful Drive Werner app, streamlining communication and personalizing user experience. Werner EDGE plans ongoing enhancements based on driver feedback.

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• Launch of the Drive Werner Pro app enhances driver support and job satisfaction.
• Improves communication with streamlined access to essential information for drivers.
• Innovative approach aligns with Werner EDGE's commitment to technological advancement.
• Ongoing feature updates based on driver needs reflect adaptability and responsiveness.

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Premiere Transportation and Logistics Provider Adds Drive Werner Pro to its Product Suite to Make Professional Drivers’ Jobs Easier

OMAHA, Neb., July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announces the launch of its new Drive Werner Pro app. Strengthening Werner’s commitment and support for its professional drivers, Drive Werner Pro offers drivers an easy way to access trip details, load status, search job opportunities, submit paperwork, contact their Transportation Manager, find documents and more.

“With mobile devices playing such a vital role in our daily lives, it made sense to develop the next generation of this app for our professional drivers,” said Werner’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Daragh Mahon. “Developing solutions for our professional drivers is key to our success and a key pillar of Werner EDGE’s goal of bettering the industry through technology.”

Drive Werner Pro is an evolution of the first Drive Werner app, which has been utilized and well-received by Werner’s professional drivers for five years. Werner’s professional drivers have access to the new Drive Werner Pro app today on their mobile device or on their EDGE Connect tablet.

“Our goal for Drive Werner Pro was to create a solution that is easy to use and easy to navigate,” said Chris Polenz, Vice President of Driver Recruiting. “By streamlining communication and creating a simple interface that is customizable to provide individualized trip details and much more, Drive Werner Pro gives support to our drivers while they’re on the road.”  

Werner EDGE, the innovation technology arm of Werner Enterprises, plans to continue enhancing and adding to the app’s features based upon driver needs. The app’s responsive design enables Werner’s professional drivers to access it on virtually any device. Drive Werner Pro improves driver job satisfaction, safety and performance, all while supporting drivers and meeting them where they are – on the road.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2020 revenues of $2.4 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, over 13,000 talented associates and our innovative Werner Edge technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Contact: Fred Thayer, Associate Vice President - Corporate Brand and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
402.895.6640 ext. 100-2065
fthayer@werner.com

FAQ

What is the Drive Werner Pro app?

The Drive Werner Pro app is a new mobile application launched by Werner Enterprises to support professional drivers with access to trip details, load statuses, job opportunities, and direct communication.

How does Drive Werner Pro improve driver experience?

Drive Werner Pro streamlines communication, offers customizable interfaces, and provides essential information, improving overall driver satisfaction and performance.

When was the Drive Werner Pro app launched?

The Drive Werner Pro app was launched on July 9, 2021.

What is the significance of Werner EDGE in the launch of Drive Werner Pro?

Werner EDGE, the innovation technology arm of Werner Enterprises, focuses on enhancing the app's features based on driver feedback, supporting their mission to improve the industry through technology.

What are the capabilities of the Drive Werner Pro app?

The app allows drivers to access trip details, load status, job opportunities, submit paperwork, contact Transportation Managers, and more, all designed for ease of use.