OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics company, is pleased to
announce the opening of its new West Memphis Shop, replacing its Marion, Arkansas, drop yard.
The 20,000-square foot shop will provide the latest maintenance amenities, including: four tractor repair bays,
four trailer repair bays, 128 trailer stalls and 45 truck stalls. In addition, it will serve as a Werner Fleet Sales office.
“We are excited to provide a new state-of-the-art facility that will enhance the lives of our professional
drivers and associates,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. “This aligns with our initiative to continue
building, expanding and upgrading our facilities nationwide.”
The West Memphis Shop will continue to expand its services in 2019 to include safety personnel, orientation
classes and additional driver amenities. The shop is located at 2800 East Service Road in West Memphis, Arkansas, 72301. The shop
can be contacted at 870.400.0020.
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 Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
402.895.6640 ext. 100-2065
fthayer@werner.com
