Werner® Wins Prestigious Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award From Hiring Our Heroes
Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN) announced on November 21, 2025 that it won the Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes.
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The award recognizes Werner for its excellence in hiring and retaining military-connected community members. Werner was selected as the top recipient from a highly competitive group of finalists, which included JPMorganChase and GE Aerospace.
“Receiving the Lee Anderson Award from Hiring Our Heroes is a profound honor that validates our long-standing commitment to the military community,” said Werner’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Nathan Meisgeier. “The leadership, discipline and commitment to safety that veterans and military spouses bring to our workforce are unparalleled. This recognition is a testament to the success of our dedicated programs empowering service members to launch successful second careers with Werner.”
Werner’s military hiring efforts are spearheaded by its Operation Freedom program, which focuses on providing meaningful career pathways across driving, maintenance and corporate roles. Key initiatives highlighted by the award include:
- Registered Apprenticeships: Industry-leading programs for truck drivers, diesel technicians and transportation managers that allow eligible military community members to utilize their GI Bill® benefits while earning a full-time wage.
- The Operation Freedom Fleet: A highly visible fleet of military-themed trucks driven by veteran associates dedicated to honoring and recruiting service members.
- Transition Support: Using the Military Skills Test Waiver to fast-track qualified veterans into driving careers and providing internal support through the WEVets Associate Resource Group.
Learn more about the award here and for more information about Werner’s veteran programs, visit here.
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across
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Werner Enterprises, Inc.
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