Werner Enterprises (WERN) sets fireside chat at Laguna conference
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) reported that its management team will participate in Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California, including investor meetings and a fireside chat presentation from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. PT.
A live webcast and 30-day archived replay may be available through the Investors section of werner.com, with details provided in the accompanying press release. The information about this conference and webcast is furnished under Regulation FD and is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference unless expressly stated.
Werner describes itself as a premier transportation and logistics provider operating 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 associates, and services spanning Dedicated, One-Way Truckload, and Logistics offerings.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Conference date: September 15, 2026
Fireside chat time: 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. PT
2025 revenues: nearly $3.0 billion
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6 metrics
Conference date
September 15, 2026
Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference in Laguna Beach, California
Fireside chat time
12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. PT
Werner management presentation at the Morgan Stanley conference
2025 revenues
nearly $3.0 billion
Werner Enterprises 2025 revenue level described in the company overview
Associates
more than 14,500
Number of Werner Enterprises associates noted in the business description
Webcast archive period
30-day period
Archive availability on Werner’s website following the conference date
Annual Laguna Conference number
14th
Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference
Key Terms
Regulation FD, forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, fireside chat, +1 more
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Regulation FD regulatory
"ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE."
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
fireside chat financial
"management team will participate in a fireside chat presentation"
intermodal technical
"Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal"
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.
FAQ
What did Werner Enterprises (WERN) announce in this Form 8-K?
Werner Enterprises announced participation in Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California, including investor meetings and a fireside chat. The company also provided details about a possible live webcast and 30-day replay on its website.
When is Werner Enterprises’ fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference?
Werner Enterprises’ management will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15, 2026, scheduled from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. PT, according to the company’s disclosure and press release.
Will Werner Enterprises (WERN) provide a webcast of the Morgan Stanley conference appearance?
A live webcast of Werner Enterprises’ appearance may be available on the conference date through the Investors section of werner.com. An archive is expected to be available on the website for a 30-day period following the conference date.
How large is Werner Enterprises’ business as described in this filing?
Werner Enterprises reports 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion and a workforce of more than 14,500 associates. It highlights a modern truck and trailer fleet and its Werner EDGE technology as part of its transportation and logistics service offering.
What services does Werner Enterprises (WERN) highlight in this disclosure?
Werner Enterprises highlights Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services, plus Logistics offerings that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile services. The company describes itself as an essential solutions provider for customers needing safe, on-time service.
How does Werner Enterprises treat forward-looking statements in this disclosure?
Werner notes that the press release and webcast may contain forward-looking statements made under the safe harbor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It states that actual results could differ materially and references its latest Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Q filings.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On August 24, 2026 , the registrant issued a press release announcing its upcoming participation in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
A live webcast for the conference may be publicly available on the conference date on the registrant’s website: werner.com in the “Investors” section under “News & Events” and then “Events Calendar.” A replay of the webcast will be accessible by the public on such website for a limited period following the conference date. Details concerning the conference, webcast and replay are included in the exhibit.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to the Form 8-K, the information under this Item 7.01 and the press release exhibit to this Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section 18, nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless the registrant expressly states that such information and exhibit are to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporates such information and exhibit by specific reference in an Exchange Act or Securities Act filing.
This Current Report on Form 8-K, as well as the oral public statements made by any representative of the registrant during the webcast announced in this Form 8-K and the related press release, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are based on information presently available to the registrant’s management and are current only as of the date made. Actual results could also differ materially from those anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the registrant’s latest available Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. For those reasons, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement. The registrant assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, although it may do so from time to time as management believes is warranted or as may be required by applicable securities law. Any such updates or revisions may be made by the registrant by filing reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, through the issuance of press releases or by other methods of public disclosure.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 | Press release issued by the registrant on August 24, 2026, “Werner® to Participate in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference." | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 24, 2026 | By: | /s/ Christopher D. Wikoff | |||||||||
| Christopher D. Wikoff | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer | |||||||||||
Date: August 24, 2026 | By: | /s/ Alan G. Colson | |||||||||
| Alan G. Colson | |||||||||||
| Vice President, Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer | |||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WERNER® TO PARTICIPATE IN MORGAN STANLEY’S 14TH ANNUAL LAGUNA CONFERENCE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, August 24, 2026 - Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced participation in the following investment conference.
Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California, including investor meetings. Members of Werner’s management team will participate in a fireside chat presentation from 12:20 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. PT.
A live webcast for the conference may be available on the conference date on the Werner website at werner.com in the "Investors" section under “News & Events” and then “Events Calendar.” An archive will be available on the Werner website during the 30-day period following the conference date.
The conference date and time provided in this press release may be subject to change. Should any such change occur, Werner may update the information by giving notice on its website or through other methods of public disclosure. Please consult the Werner website before or on the conference date for any such updated notices.
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.
This press release, as well as the oral public statements made by any Werner representative during the webcast announced in this press release, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are based on information presently available to Werner’s management and are current only as of the date made. Actual results could also differ materially from those anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the Company’s latest available Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. For those reasons, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement. Werner assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, although it may do so from time to time as management believes is warranted or as may be required by applicable securities law. Any such updates or revisions may be made by filing reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, through the issuance of press releases or by other methods of public disclosure.
Contacts
Christopher D. Wikoff
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
and Treasurer
(402) 894-3700
Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.