OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to
announce our partners at AIT Truck Driver Training and Roadmaster Drivers School have been designated as a 2018 Military
Friendly® School by G.I. Jobs®.
Both AIT Truck Driver Training locations in Phoenix, AZ, and Las Vegas, NV, and all eight of the eligible
Roadmaster Drivers School locations received the Military Friendly® designation, including: Dunn, NC; Columbus, OH;
Fontana, CA; Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Orlando, FL; San Antonio, TX, and Tampa, FL. Additionally, the Dunn, NC, location was
honored with the highest gold designation.
“We take great pride in partnering with Roadmaster Drivers School and AIT Truck Driver Training to secure the
success of the next generation of drivers for the entire industry,” said President and CEO Derek Leathers. “This recognition aligns
with our commitment to hire only the most elite professional drivers in the industry, and our military service members and spouses
consistently prove that they are the best of the best.”
The Military Friendly® Employers and Military Friendly® Schools designation process
includes extensive research and a data-driven survey of leading companies and colleges nationwide. The names of awardees are
published online and will be printed in the December issue of G.I. Jobs® and the annual Guide
to Military Friendly® Schools.
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, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest
truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated van,
temperature-controlled and flatbed; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited services. The Werner Logistics
portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, final mile and international 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 MarketSM under the symbol
“WERN.” For further information about Werner, visit the company’s website at www.werner.com.
Contact: Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
402.895.6640 ext. 2065
fthayer@werner.com
