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Military Times Ranks Werner No. 41 on 2025 Best for Vets Employers List

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce its ranking on Military Times' prestigious 2025 Best for Vets: Employers list. The company secured the No. 41 spot overall, marking its highest ranking in the past three years.

Werner's strong performance on the 2025 list is a testament to its commitment to recruiting, retaining and supporting veterans, service members and military spouses. The company's dedication to the military community resulted in several top category placements:

  • No. 1 company in Nebraska
  • No. 2 transportation company nationwide
  • No. 29 in the large enterprises category

"We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from Military Times, which reflects our deep and ongoing commitment to our nation's veterans and their families," said Werner’s Chairman and CEO, Derek Leathers. "Veterans make up nearly 20% of our workforce and bring the highest levels of leadership, discipline and technical skills that are essential to our success. We are dedicated to providing them with meaningful careers and a supportive environment where they can thrive."

This latest award is among several recent honors recognizing Werner’s veteran programs and efforts, including multiple Military Friendly® designations and the prestigious Lee Anderson Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Award. Werner continues to be a national leader in providing career opportunities for the military community, who are highly valued members of the company's driving and office associate teams.

The Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers list is a highly respected, independent evaluation of companies with policies and practices that are a good fit for veterans and reservists. The full list of rankings can be found here.

Learn more about Werner’s veteran programs here.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2024 revenues of $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, over 12,500 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. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.

Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Contacts

Jill Samuelson, Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319
press@werner.com

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Jill Samuelson, Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319
press@werner.com

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