Werner Enterprises Recognized With Three Dollar General Awards

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Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN) has been honored with three awards from Dollar General, including Dedicated Partner of the Year, Fresh Operation of the Year, and Traditional Site of the Year. This recognition highlights Werner's commitment to exceptional service and safety. Notably, this is the fifth consecutive year Werner has received the Dedicated Partner of the Year award, while the other two awards mark a new achievement. The awards were accepted by Werner’s Operations Management Team at Dollar General's Store Support Center in Tennessee.

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• Awarded Dedicated Partner of the Year for five consecutive years.
• First-time recipient of Fresh Operation of the Year and Traditional Site of the Year.
• Recognition underscores commitment to high-quality service and safety.

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OMAHA, Neb., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, recently received three prestigious awards from Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) including Dedicated Partner of the Year, Fresh Operation of the Year and Traditional Site of the Year.

“We are honored to have been selected by Dollar General for these three awards and are thankful for its continued trust in our team,” said Werner’s Chairman, President and CEO Derek Leathers. “This recognition is an accomplishment our entire Company should be proud of and demonstrates our unwavering commitment to high-quality service.”  

Members of Werner’s Operations Management Team accepted the awards on behalf of the Company in Goodlettsville, Tennessee at Dollar General’s Store Support Center.

“Our success in Ardmore, Oklahoma and Indianola, Mississippi specifically, along with the broader recognition across our Dollar General Dedicated fleets, is a testament to the hard work, execution and steadfast dedication of our entire Werner team each and every day,” said Werner’s Senior Vice President of Dedicated Eric Downing. “We remain focused on exceeding Dollar General’s expectations while staying ever-committed to our safety-first culture.”

While Werner has received the Dedicated Partner of the Year Award consecutively in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and now 2022 (Dollar General did not give out awards in 2020), this is the first year Werner was also awarded the Fresh Operation of the Year and Traditional Site of the Year for these operations. The categories included seven, 17 and 24 competitors, respectively.

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 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, nearly 14,000 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 from Dollar General in 2022?

Werner Enterprises received the Dedicated Partner of the Year, Fresh Operation of the Year, and Traditional Site of the Year awards from Dollar General.

How many years has Werner Enterprises been awarded the Dedicated Partner of the Year?

Werner Enterprises has been awarded the Dedicated Partner of the Year for five consecutive years.

Where was the awards ceremony for Werner Enterprises held?

The awards ceremony took place at Dollar General's Store Support Center in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

What is the significance of the awards for Werner Enterprises?

The awards reflect Werner's ongoing commitment to high-quality service and safety in its operations.

How does Werner Enterprises rank among competitors for these awards?

For the Fresh Operation of the Year and Traditional Site of the Year, Werner competed against 17 and 24 competitors, respectively.