Werner Enterprises Named a 2020 Top Company for Women
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) has been recognized by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation for the third consecutive year.
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Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) has been recognized by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation for the third consecutive year. The company attributes this accolade to its commitment to gender diversity, competitive benefits, and professional development. Women's representation in its driver workforce is nearly double the national average, with over 120 female drivers achieving one million accident-free miles. This recognition reflects Werner’s ongoing efforts to attract and support women in the transportation industry.
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- Recognized as a top company for women in transportation for three consecutive years.
- Female driver workforce is nearly double the national average.
- Over 120 women drivers have attained one million accident-free miles, showcasing safety.
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OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to be recognized among the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association for the third consecutive year.
“At Werner, women represent an ever-growing portion of our professional driver workforce,” said Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. “The advancement opportunities and continued support we offer help us draw more women to work at Werner. From our management team to our highway heroes, we are proud of the women who help us keep America moving.”
Werner was recognized for its support of gender diversity, flexible hours and work requirements, competitive compensation and benefits, and professional development opportunities and career advancement opportunities. At Werner, our female driver workforce is approximately double the national average, with more than 120 women drivers accomplishing at least one million accident-free miles.
WIT’s Redefining the Road magazine received nearly 13,000 votes to recognize the top 91 companies. The complete list of winners will be featured in Edition 3 of Redefining the Road.
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.
Contact: 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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