Werner® Named a 2024 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking
August 27 2024 - 10:50AM
Business Wire
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier
transportation and logistics provider, is pleased to announce its
inclusion as a 2024 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking. This
recognition underscores Werner’s unwavering commitment to reducing
carbon emissions through innovative operations, fleet advancements
and cutting-edge technology.
"We are honored to be included among this prestigious list of 15
companies addressing and finding solutions to combat the
transportation industry’s carbon impacts,” said Werner’s Senior
Vice President of the One-Way Truckload Network and Innovation
Council Leader, Chad Dittberner. “This award from Heavy Duty
Trucking is a validation of our efforts as we build a scalable
sustainability framework. We are dedicated to investing in new
opportunities to reduce emissions and create long-lasting,
industry-wide impacts.”
Werner has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by
55 percent by 2035. The company actively pilots and tests
sustainable truck models, alternative energy and fuel options, and
other solutions to increase fuel efficiency and drive reductions in
engine idling. Werner’s 2024 goals are focused on the reporting and
continued testing of new strategies to further reduce greenhouse
gas emissions.
“Our team at Werner has already made significant investments and
changes to address our carbon footprint; however, we recognize the
need for continued progress and new goals to truly make an impact
as one of the largest trucking companies in North America,” said
Werner’s Associate Vice President of Sustainability and Sales
Operations, Shawntell Kroese. “We continue looking for additional
opportunities to improve our sustainability efforts, which will
help us, as well as our customers, reach environmental goals.”
Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top Green Fleets program honors industry
leaders in sustainability efforts across all sizes and types of
trucking fleets. Areas analyzed include fleet electrification,
alternative and renewable fuels, cleaner-burning engines, fuel
efficiency, freight efficiency, ‘green’ facilities, and testing new
sustainable technologies. Companies are recognized based on their
green fleet efforts, improved sustainability and environmental
footprint in facilities, ESG goals and reports, and upcoming green
initiatives.
This accolade marks another milestone in Werner's journey
towards sustainability, building on its previous achievements and
reaffirming its position as a leader in environmental stewardship.
Werner remains committed to making a positive impact on the
environment and setting the standard for sustainable practices in
the transportation sector.
The full list of companies chosen as a 2024 Top Green Fleet can
be found here. To learn more about Werner’s sustainability goals
and initiatives, view its 2023 Corporate and Social Responsibility
Report 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)
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