Werner Enterprises Earns Multiple 2022 Military Friendly® Designations

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Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN) has received multiple Military Friendly designations for 2022, including the Gold Award and ranking as a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer. These honors reflect the company’s commitment to providing sustainable career paths for veterans and military spouses, alongside efforts in workforce development.

CEO Derek Leathers emphasized the importance of supporting military personnel in their career transitions, marking it as a priority for the company.

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• Awarded multiple Military Friendly designations, enhancing company reputation.
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OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has earned multiple Military Friendly^® designations for 2022. Werner was honored to receive the Military Friendly^® Employers Gold Award and be recognized as a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly^® Employer and Military Friendly^® Brand.

“There is a level of pride that goes along with being a military service member,” said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. “At Werner, we take pride in our veterans and active military for their outstanding service to our country and the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms, and we are honored to support them during the second chapter of their careers.”

Werner was awarded the designations for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful career paths for veterans and their spouses, as well as for promoting workforce development policies that acknowledge the unique challenges of military life and skills learned through those challenges. The full list of awardees can be found on MilitaryFriendly.com.

“Helping our military service members and their families transition into civilian life is something my team and I take very seriously,” said Vice President of Field and Government Recruiting Jim Morbach. “Receiving these distinctions validates that our programs are truly making a difference in people’s lives.”

Find out more about Werner’s programs for military service members, Operation Freedom. To learn more about Werner Enterprises, visit www.werner.com.

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 awards did Werner Enterprises receive in 2022?

Werner Enterprises received multiple Military Friendly designations, including the Gold Award and recognition as a Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer.

How does Werner Enterprises support military service members?

Werner supports military service members by providing sustainable career paths and workforce development programs that address the challenges faced by veterans.

What is the significance of the Military Friendly designations for Werner?

The Military Friendly designations enhance Werner's reputation and validate its commitment to helping military personnel transition to civilian careers.

What is the stock symbol for Werner Enterprises?

The stock symbol for Werner Enterprises is WERN.