Werner Driver Charley Endorf Wins 2017 International Driver Excellence Award

OMAHA, Neb., March 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises WERN, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to announce the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has selected Werner professional driver Charley Endorf as the winner of the 2017 International Driver Excellence Award.

Throughout Charley's 45-year career, he has an outstanding achievement of over five million accident-free miles on our nation's highways.

"Charley's dedication and willingness to help other professional drivers makes him an unsung hero among his peers," said President and CEO Derek Leathers. "It's inspiring how his humble attitude and commitment to the trucking industry makes a significant impact on our company."

The International Driver Excellence Award was established in 2015 to honor individuals who go above and beyond the performance of their duties as a commercial motor vehicle driver. The nominated individual is distinguished by safe operation and compliance carried out with evident distinction throughout an extended period of time.

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. The Werner Logistics 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.

Contact: Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
402.895.6640 ext. 2065
fthayer@werner.com