Werner Enterprises Selected as 2017 Carrier of the Year

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is pleased to announce its selection as The Hershey Company’s 2017 Carrier of the Year for the company’s one-way temperature-controlled unit services.

“We are honored to be selected for this outstanding award and we appreciate The Hershey Company’s team whose consistent efforts made this partnership a success,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers.

The award recognizes Werner’s one-way temperature-controlled unit services as well as the exemplary levels of customer service, capacity support and collaboration with multiple cross-border operations among Canada, Mexico and the U.S. This achievement was made possible through a team effort that required significant time, collaboration, attention to detail and superior execution.     

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 MarketSM under the symbol “WERN”. For further information about Werner, visit the company’s website at www.werner.com.

Contact: Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate CommunicationsWerner Enterprises, Inc.402.895.6640 ext. [e-mail]