Werner Enterprises Named Among 2016 Most Valuable Employers for Military

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Werner Enterprises WERN, a premier transportation and logistics provider, was recently named among the 2016 Most Valuable Employers for Military.

CivilianJobs.com selected winners based on recruiting, training and retention plans that best serve military service members and veterans. The distinction serves to help identify top employers for military-experienced job applicants and veterans seeking civilian careers.

"Our military veteran associates are an essential part of our exceptional workforce and we will continue to invest in their success here at Werner," said President and Chief Operating Officer Derek Leathers.

Since 2011, Werner has hired more than 7,550 veterans and has pledged to hire 2,000 veterans in 2016. Since May 2013, Werner has hired more than 400 veteran spouses.

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 van, temperature-controlled and flatbed; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited 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.

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