Werner® Ranked # 3 Military Friendly® Company in 2024
August 08 2024 - 10:45AM
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.
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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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