Werner Blog
Introducing Werner EDGE: Our Company’s Commitment to Technology and Innovation
In 1956, CL Werner founded Werner Enterprises with nothing more than a dream and a Ford gasoline-powered truck. Today, CL’s entrepreneurial spirit remains steadfast and has been a driving force behind our company’s growth to a fleet of more than 8,000 trucks, over...
Working in Transportation and Logistics During a Pandemic
Photo credit to Werner Professional Driver, Izet K. Three years ago, when I started at Werner Enterprises, I was thrilled to begin my career in the transportation and logistics industry. It’s an exciting industry and every day is different. During my time at Werner,...
Advice From Female Leadership in Transportation and Logistics
Each year, we recognize and celebrate Women’s History Month in March. This is a perfect time to encourage the employment of women in the transportation and logistics industry and to celebrate the success of the women that have made a lasting impact. Recently, women in...
5 Health Tips for Professional Drivers and Transportation Associates
Life gets busy and as a professional driver or office associate, it can be easy to lose track of living a healthy lifestyle. However, living a healthy lifestyle isn’t impossible when on the road or at a desk. Ali J., Werner Enterprises Wellness Manager, provided five...
Grasping Organizational Change Management
As humans we tend to get stuck in our ways and for many, the importance of change can be a hard concept to grasp. According to a Gartner study, 73 percent of change-affected employees report experiencing moderate to high-stress levels, and those suffering from...
Helpful Knowledge to Mitigate Cargo Theft
The holiday season is upon us. During this joyous time, consumers are doing more shopping, which means load volumes are increasing to meet those demands. Unfortunately, this also means that cargo theft is on the rise, as this crime tends to be even more prevalent...
What Professional Drivers Wish Other Drivers on the Road Knew
Did you know 11.49 billion tons of freight were transported by trucks in 2018? With approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in America delivering our nation’s freight, professional drivers must be alert at all times and adhere to the highway laws and...
A Day in the Life of a Logistics Intern
As global commerce continues to reshape how organizations compete, the criticality of their supply chain strategy has never been more evident. This focus is bringing tomorrow’s talent into the industry and they are eager to help solve problems. These students need...
What to Look for in a Final Mile Provider
Consumer shopping habits continue to shift from brick and mortar stores to omnichannel. With the rise of e-commerce, expectations for delivering large products into a home has increased at an exponential rate. In response to the changing market, Last Mile or Final...
Demystifying the Intermodal Solution
Intermodal is a critical industry solution every shipper should utilize to create capacity and savings in their supply chain. Intermodal, by definition, involves two or more different modes of transportation. In our case, moving containers and trailers by truck and by...