Wabash Honored as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

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Wabash (NYSE: WNC) was recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. The company was honored for its commitment to environmental and social initiatives, making it the only trailer and truck body manufacturer to be recognized. Wabash President and CEO Brent Yeagy emphasized the company’s dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen. The recognition marks the second time in three years that Wabash has made the annual rankings.

LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), the innovation leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, was recently recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024.

Newsweek partnered with global research and data firm Statista to recognize the top 600 most responsible companies, focusing on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers all three pillars of ESG: environment, social and corporate governance.

Wabash President and Chief Executive Officer Brent Yeagy expressed the company’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen, stating, “We understand our responsibility to positively impact our communities through environmental and social initiatives. As members of the communities where our employees and their families live and work, we push ourselves to earn our reputation as a good neighbor through our efforts and actions.”

Wabash was the only trailer and truck body manufacturer to be honored, and this recognition marks the second time in three years that Wabash has made the annual rankings.

“While we strive to meet the evolving needs of our customers and partners, Wabash will continue to embrace innovations that help our customers reduce their environmental impact and improve their businesses,” Yeagy added.

The Statista analysis is based on over 30 key performance indicators of the top 2,000 public companies headquartered in the U.S. and a public survey. The rankings span 14 diverse industries, including automotive, transport and logistics, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, retail and technology.

To view the full list, visit Newsweek's list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024.

Wabash: Changing How the World Reaches You^® 
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) is the visionary leader of connected solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries that is Changing How the World Reaches You^®. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company enables customers to thrive by providing insight into tomorrow and delivering pragmatic solutions today to move everything from first to final mile. Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade processing equipment. Learn more at onewabash.com. 

Media Contact:
Dana Stelsel
Director, Communications
(765) 771-5766
dana.stelsel@onewabash.com

Investor Relations:
Ryan Reed
VP, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Financial Planning and Analysis
(765) 490-5664
ryan.reed@onewabash.com

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FAQ

What recognition did Wabash (NYSE: WNC) receive recently?

Wabash was recognized among Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 for its commitment to environmental and social initiatives.

Who partnered with Newsweek to recognize the top 600 most responsible companies?

Newsweek partnered with global research and data firm Statista to recognize the top 600 most responsible companies.

What did Wabash President and CEO Brent Yeagy emphasize regarding the recognition?

Brent Yeagy emphasized the company’s dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen.

How many times has Wabash made the annual rankings?

This recognition marks the second time in three years that Wabash has made the annual rankings.

What type of products does Wabash (NYSE: WNC) design, manufacture, and service?

Wabash designs, manufactures, and services a diverse range of products, including dry freight and refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, and more.