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Werner Enterprises Receives NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year Award

Dépèche transmise le 29 mars 2011 par Business Wire

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third consecutive year, Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has received the NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year award for the National Truckload category. The prestigious, shipper-selected award, sponsored by NASSTRAC and Logistics Management magazine, recognizes carriers that demonstrate excellence in performance and results. Specifically, Werner Enterprises was awarded for its superior customer service, outstanding business relationships, competitive pricing, leadership in technology and operational excellence.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the shipping community and to be awarded Carrier of the Year for the third year in a row”

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the shipping community and to be awarded Carrier of the Year for the third year in a row,” said Derek Leathers, chief operating officer of Werner Enterprises and president of Werner Global Logistics. “Our dedicated professional drivers and office associates are the foundation of the best-in-class company that we are today, and this recognition is a testament to them. The award also demonstrates Werner Enterprises’ commitment to being the leader in freight transportation innovation through providing global transportation solutions tailored to meet our customers’ unique needs.”

Werner Enterprises will accept the award during the 2011 NASSTRAC Logistics Conference & Expo taking place April 17-20 in Orlando, Fla. NASSTRAC, otherwise known as the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council, is a trade association that has been providing education, advocacy, connections and solutions to shippers and carriers since 1952.

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, China and Australia. 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 local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services. Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, and international 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 Market^SM under the symbol "WERN." For further information about Werner, visit the company's website at www.werner.com.