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Werner® Ranked # 3 Military Friendly® Company in 2024

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce it has been recognized as the #3 Military Friendly® Company in the $1 billion to $5 billion revenue category for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year Werner has earned this prestigious ranking.

This achievement follows a series of significant accolades in the 2024 Military Friendly® rankings, which include:

  • Top Ten Military Friendly® Employer (#5) for the second consecutive year.
  • Top Ten Military Friendly® Spouse Employer (#3) for the third consecutive year.
  • Top Ten Military Friendly® Brand (#3) for the third consecutive year, maintaining the #3 ranking for the second year in a row.

"These recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to the military community. At Werner, we strive to create an environment where veterans and their families can thrive and we are incredibly proud of the work our team does every day to support our nation’s heroes,” said Werner’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Nathan Meisgeier.

Adding to these honors, Werner is delighted to announce Vice President of Field and Government Recruiting, Greg Hamm, has been named to the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Corporate America list by Military Friendly®. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to supporting America's veterans and the civilian workforce.

"I am deeply honored to receive the Military Friendly® Veteran Champion of the Year award. This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication at Werner and our commitment to support veterans and their families. I am proud to play a role in creating meaningful opportunities for those who have served our country,” Hamm said.

With approximately 20% of its workforce comprised of veterans, Werner offers uniquely designed programs and benefits tailored toward the military community. Some of these initiatives include a Military Skills Test Waiver Program, Skillbridge/Career Skills Program, VA Educational Benefits, Operation Freedom Fleet, ‘WEVets’ Veteran Resource Group and Deployment Support.

More than 1,500 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designations. Werner distinguished itself through its commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful career paths for the military community. Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

The full list of awardees can be found here. For more information about Werner and its military-friendly initiatives, please visit here.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, over 13,000 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Contacts

Jill Samuelson, Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319 | (C) 402.319.8213
jill.samuelson@werner.com

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Jill Samuelson, Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319 | (C) 402.319.8213
jill.samuelson@werner.com

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