OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is pleased to announce Werner professional driver Ivan Hernandez as the winner of the 2020 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Hernandez received a fully-loaded Kenworth T680 during an announcement ceremony in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Enlisting into the Army in 1998, Hernandez spent 20 honorable years in the military, including four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He received two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart after being wounded in action. During his enlistment, Hernandez was a United States Senior Advisor to the Saudi Arabian National Guard. After retiring, he attended Roadmaster Drivers School before joining Werner Enterprises.
The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award was established in 2016 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, Kenworth and FASTPORT as part of an overall effort to curb the driver shortage and create immediate jobs for transitioning military service members. One winner is selected each year among veterans, guard members and reservists who successfully transition to the trucking industry following military service.
“Thank you to everyone for your support and to those who voted for me,” said Werner professional driver and award recipient Ivan Hernandez. “This is an incredible honor, and I’m excited to represent Team Blue in my new Kenworth.”
“There isn’t anyone more deserving of this award as Ivan,” said Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. “Ivan dedicated his life to serving our nation, and he continues to serve by delivering America’s goods. He’s a great ambassador for Werner, and we all benefit from his professionalism and commitment to safety.”
“This award speaks to Ivan’s character and his work ethic,” said Vice President of Field and Government Recruiting Jim Morbach. “Ivan understands hard work, he’s a true testament of what Werner represents, and I’m honored to have him on our team.”
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 SM under the symbol “WERN.” For further information about Werner, visit the company’s website at www.werner.com .
Contact: Fred Thayer, Associate Vice President - Corporate Brand and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
402.895.6640 ext. 1002065
fthayer@werner.com
