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Werner Enterprises Expands Final Mile Offering Into Canada

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Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) has expanded its Werner Final Mile service to Canada, offering nationwide delivery for large items. This service employs two uniformed associates for safe, damage-free deliveries of heavy goods, enhancing Werner's capabilities in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. The initiative aims to bolster support for e-commerce customers and their delivery needs, drawing on over 20 years of experience in Canada. The expansion signifies a strategic move to engage more deeply with Canadian customers and enhance service offerings throughout North America.

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  • Expansion of Werner Final Mile service to Canada enhances delivery capabilities.
  • Two-person delivery model improves service quality for heavy goods.
  • Utilization of Werner EDGE technology ensures safe, damage-free deliveries.
  • Supports e-commerce customers in servicing Canadian market.
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OMAHA, Neb., July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), one of North America’s largest transportation and logistics service providers, announces the expansion of Werner Final Mile to Canada, providing nationwide delivery and related services to residential and business locations in all provinces and territories. Utilizing our network of strategic alliance agents, Werner Final Mile delivers large or heavy items using two uniformed associates operating a liftgate straight truck, enabling customers to ship non-conveyable products, including returns and exchanges, in both the U.S. and Canada. 

Werner combines its proprietary and highly integrated technology platform, Werner EDGE, experienced customer service team, and network of professional delivery agents to provide safe and damage-free white glove deliveries. Werner specializes in final mile logistics of furniture, appliances, medical and fitness equipment, store fixtures and other heavy goods that require two people to deliver. This expansion goes beyond Werner’s United States coverage to now include door to door service for residential and commercial deliveries of heavy goods throughout Canada.

”We are very pleased to announce the extension of the Werner Final Mile network to serve our clients across North America,” explains Craig Stoffel, Vice President of Global Logistics and Final Mile, Werner Enterprises. “Our customers rely on our team to execute their highest profile deliveries, interacting with and delivering directly to their end customers’ homes or offices. Our experience in Canada for more than 20 years, combined with our delivery capability, will help many of our E-commerce customers serve new and existing customers in the Canadian market.”

For more information on Werner File Mile, visit WernerFinalMile.com.

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.

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


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What is the recent expansion announced by Werner Enterprises?

Werner Enterprises has expanded its Werner Final Mile service to Canada, offering nationwide delivery for large items.

How does Werner Final Mile service operate in Canada?

The service utilizes two uniformed associates operating a liftgate truck for safe delivery of heavy goods.

What are the benefits of Werner's expansion to Canada?

The expansion enhances service offerings in North America and supports e-commerce customers.

What is the significance of Werner EDGE technology in this expansion?

Werner EDGE technology ensures safe and damage-free deliveries for customers.

Which markets does Werner Enterprises serve?

Werner Enterprises serves markets across North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia.

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