Companies or vehicles that move non-liquid, non-refrigerated goods — like packaged products, dry bulk commodities (grain, coal, cement), or containerized cargo — by truck, rail, or ship. For investors, they matter because their earnings depend on trade volumes, freight rates, fuel and labor costs, and how full their fleets run; think of them as the transport layer that carries everyday goods from sellers to buyers.
truckload brokeragetechnical
A truckload brokerage is a service that connects companies needing to move a full truck’s worth of goods with independent truck carriers that can haul them, acting like a matchmaker and dispatcher without owning the trucks. It matters to investors because brokerage firms earn fees from each shipment and their revenue and margins swing with freight demand, fuel and labor costs, and truck availability—making them sensitive indicators of supply-chain health and economic activity.
intermodaltechnical
Intermodal is the movement of freight using two or more types of transportation—for example truck, rail and ship—while the cargo stays in the same container as it changes modes. Investors watch intermodal capacity and costs because it can lower shipping expenses, speed delivery, reduce damage and emissions, and increase supply‑chain reliability, all of which affect a company's margins and competitiveness—like a well‑timed relay handoff.
final miletechnical
The final mile is the last stage of getting a product from a warehouse or local hub to the customer’s doorstep — the most detailed, time-sensitive part of delivery. It matters to investors because this segment usually drives the highest per-delivery costs, directly affects customer satisfaction and returns, and can determine whether a logistics or retail business is profitable or needs additional investment to scale, like hiring drivers or building local hubs. An everyday analogy is the difference between driving to a mall and then carrying a heavy bag up several flights of stairs to your apartment.
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OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has been honored with Logistics Management’s 2026 Quest for Quality Award in the Truckload: Dry Freight Carriers category.
Now in its 42nd year, the Quest for Quality Awards are among the industry’s most respected benchmarks of customer satisfaction. Winners are determined entirely by Logistics Management readers—qualified supply chain professionals who interact with service providers daily and rate them on essential service attributes.
Carriers in the Truckload: Dry Freight Carriers category are evaluated on five critical service criteria: on-time performance, value, information technology, customer service and equipment and operations.
"Earning this recognition from the very customers who rely on us every day is a tremendous honor," said Werner’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Craig Callahan. "This award is a direct reflection of our team's continuous commitment to excellence. Whether through our drivers on the road or our operational and technology teams behind the scenes, we remain dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and high-value solutions across our customers' supply chains."
This year’s recipients were selected following an extensive six-month research process conducted by Peerless Research Group, evaluating service providers who delivered exceptional performance and value over the past year.
Werner’s robust dry freight capabilities and diverse, multi-modal portfolio, spanning dedicated, intermodal, final mile, cross-border and truckload brokerage services, provide shippers with the flexibility, technology and scale needed to navigate evolving market dynamics.
For more information about the 2026 Quest for Quality Awards, visit logisticsmgmt.com. To learn more about Werner’s full suite of transportation and logistics solutions, visit werner.com.
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 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. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.
