OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics
provider, was recently named a 2016 Top Green Provider by Food Logistics
magazine.
The annual list recognizes companies whose products, services and
exemplary leadership successfully enhance sustainability within the food
and beverage industry. Werner has made significant contributions toward
a cleaner, more energy efficient environment by conserving more than 150
million gallons of fuel since 2007 and reducing its carbon footprint by
more than 1.7 million tons.
"It is an honor to be recognized for our sustainability efforts and this
accomplishment reinforces our commitment to our environmental
conservation initiatives," said President and Chief Executive Officer
Derek Leathers.
Werner incorporates industry-leading sustainability efforts into its
business model, including installing diesel-fired heating systems to
reduce truck idle time, using aerodynamic trucks and trailers, using
tire inflation systems and the newest diesel technology. This year's
list includes grocers, 3PLs, cold storage providers, pallet and
packaging manufacturers, software and technology companies and others
who elevate sustainability to a competitive advantage in our industry.
Companies on this year's list are profiled in the June 2016 print issue
of Food Logistics and online at foodlogistics.com.
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 MarketSM under the symbol "WERN". For further
information about Werner, visit the company's website at www.werner.com.
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