Werner Enterprises Named a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises WERN, a premier transportation and logistics provider, was named a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics.

"Werner is proud to be named a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider," said President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. "We remain committed to providing world-class logistics solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers in the global food and beverage supply chain."

The annual award serves as a resource guide of third-party logistics and cold storage providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain. To be selected as a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider, companies must be committed to improving their expertise and keep up with the latest temperature monitoring technologies, transportation management systems and warehouse management systems.

The 2017 selection of Top 3PL and Cold Storage Providers was chosen among several hundred companies. The complete list can be found in the August issue of Food Logistics.

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 expedited van; and temperature-controlled. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal, international and final mile 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.

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