Werner® Earns Top Military Friendly® Rankings for 2025, Honoring Commitment to Veterans and Military Families
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 11, 2024--
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has proudly achieved four prestigious 2025 Military Friendly ® designations, earning top rankings across key categories honoring the company’s ongoing commitment to the military community.
Werner was ranked No. 2 on the Top 10 Military Friendly ® Employer list, marking its highest placement in this category to date, and was also named No. 2 on the Top 10 Military Friendly ® Spouse Employer list, both within the $1 billion to $4.99 billion categories.
In addition, Werner was recognized among the top five in both the ‘Military Friendly ® Companies’ and ‘Military Friendly ® Brands’ categories. These achievements reflect Werner’s strong track record of creating sustainable, fulfilling career paths for veterans and military spouses.
“At Werner, we deeply value the skills, dedication and resilience that veterans and military families bring to our organization,” said Werner’s Chairman and CEO, Derek Leathers. “These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to providing meaningful career opportunities that honor their service and support their growth in civilian life.”
With approximately 20% of its workforce comprised of veterans, Werner offers specialized programs and benefits tailored to the military community. Key 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 2,800 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly ® designations, and Werner consistently distinguishes itself through commitment, effort and success in building rewarding career paths for the military community. Military Friendly ® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
Werner will be showcased among the 2025 Military Friendly ® award winners in the Winter issue of G.I. Jobs ® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com. Learn more about Werner’s programs supporting military service members 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.
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CONTACT: Jill Samuelson
Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319 | (C) 402.319.8213
jill.samuelson@werner.com
KEYWORD: NEBRASKA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL HUMAN RESOURCES OTHER TRANSPORT TRUCKING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT VETERANS RAIL MARITIME PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AIR DEFENSE TRANSPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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