GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 19, 2020 02:40PM EDT

October 19, 2020

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to announce its designation as a 2021 Military FriendlySpouse Employer by VIQTORY Media for the fifth consecutive year.

Our nations service members, veterans and their families sacrifice a great deal to protect our freedoms, said Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. Their training and commitment make them a great fit for our culture, and we take pride in providing them with the best opportunities and resources for their next career.

This years annual list recognizes 95 employers that provide veterans and their spouses with employment opportunities and promote workforce development policies that acknowledge the unique challenges of military life and skills learned through those challenges.

As a military-friendly employer, Werner is proud to say that military veterans and veteran spouses comprise approximately 20 percent of its workforce. The 2021 Military FriendlySpouse Employers list will be published in the January issue of Military Spouse Magazine.

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 Werners 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 MarketSMunder the symbol WERN. For further information about Werner, visit the companys website atwww.werner.com.

Contact: Fred Thayer, Associate Vice President - Corporate Brand and CommunicationsWerner Enterprises, Inc.402.895.6640 ext. 1002065fthayer@werner.com