Werner Enterprises Named a 2022 Top Company for Women
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) has been recognized as one of the 2022 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association, marking its fifth consecutive year of this accolade.
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Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) has been recognized as one of the 2022 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association, marking its fifth consecutive year of this accolade. The company emphasizes its commitment to a diverse workforce, boasting a female driver population nearly double the national average at 13%. The award, based on a vote from over 22,000 industry professionals, highlights the company's efforts to create a supportive environment for women in both driving and corporate roles.
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- Recognized as a top company for women to work for in transportation for five consecutive years.
- Female driver population at Werner is 13%, nearly double the national average.
- Commitment to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to be named among the 2022 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking (WIT) Association’s Redefining the Road magazine. This is the fifth consecutive year Werner has earned this recognition.
“At Werner, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and we are proud this award recognizes our culture that fosters gender diversity,” said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. “Our female driver population is nearly double the national average for trucking companies at 13 percent and we continually identify ways to increase female representation across the board.”
The annual WIT award highlights companies in the industry that are friendly for women in both professional driver and corporate capacities and demonstrate a commitment to continually improving work environments. More than 22,000 transportation professionals participated in an industry-wide vote that determined the list.
Acquired by Werner in early November, ReedTMS Logistics also received this prestigious recognition. The complete list of winners can be found on the WIT website. To learn more about Werner Enterprises or how our associates are moving the trucking industry forward through innovation, 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 2021 revenues of
Contact: Jill Samuelson, Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319 | (C) 402.319.8213
jill.samuelson@werner.com
For Release: November 16, 2022
