Werner Enterprises Unveils Second Race for the Cure Truck
September 14 2018 - 4:45PM
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and
logistics company, in collaboration with Daimler Trucks North
America, is pleased to unveil its second Susan G. Komen Race for
the Cure truck, raising awareness for breast cancer, in a
presentation at its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, on
Friday, Sept. 14, to coincide with National Truck Driver
Appreciation Week.
Werner’s President and Chief Executive Officer
Derek Leathers presented the keys to the specially wrapped 2019
Freightliner Cascadia to professional driver and ambassador Shannon
Palmer.
“We’re honored to have a second truck in our
fleet supporting the Susan G. Komen organization’s mission of
saving lives by ensuring people receive the care they need, and
finding breakthroughs to prevent and cure breast cancer,” said
Leathers. “Shannon is an exemplary ambassador for Werner, a valued
student trainer and an inspirational woman in the transportation
industry.”
Palmer is a breast cancer survivor who has had a
vital role in training female student drivers at Werner. Women
comprise approximately 11 percent of Werner’s driver workforce,
nearly double the national average. Palmer and the Race for the
Cure truck will attend the Race for the Cure Charlotte 5k on
Saturday, Oct. 6, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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
and China. 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℠ 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.
100-2065fthayer@werner.com
Photos accompanying this announcement are
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