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Truck Drivers

Grow Here, Stay Here, Thrive Here: Driver Career Opportunities at Werner

A driver's first year on the road is an important milestone; at Werner, it is designed to be the launchpad for career growth rather than a temporary stop. More than 60% of our fleet consists of experienced drivers with at least one year of safe driving under their...

Trucking with a Pet | Top 5 Tips

Being a professional truck driver is filled with adventure and the opportunity to travel every day in a job that makes a difference. While there are many rewarding benefits to a driving career, life on the road can get a bit lonely unless you drive in a team or have...

Logistics

Everything You Want to Know About Power Only Loads (Updated: July 2026)

In an ever-changing freight market, logistics providers are looking for creative ways to expand capacity and provide comprehensive freight solutions to customers. Meanwhile, industry challenges present obstacles to businesses wanting to reduce wait times and increase...

Four Ways Carriers Can Prepare for Hurricane Season

Every June to November, hurricane season typically batters the East Coast with some of the worst weather of the year. Last year’s season spawned 21 named storms and caused more than $70 billion in damages – the fourth highest season on record. Hurricane season can be...

Transforming Our Communities: How Werner Gives Back

Research shows investing both time and financial resources in your corporate social responsibility (CSR) program is good for business and morale. It gives back to your local community, helps retain talent and customers, and is attractive to investors. It’s becoming...

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Innovation + Technology

Risk Mitigation at the Source: The New Standard for Carrier Vetting and Qualification

If you feel like cargo theft and freight fraud have been dominating your news feeds lately, you are not imagining it. Between recent mainstream investigative features shedding light on "chameleon" carriers and specialized fraud indices reporting all-time high...

Gaslighting, Gatekeeping, Greenwashing(?)

Going green is a more important business strategy than ever, as sustainability standards and goals are becoming points of impact. The surge toward a green-driven economy is a great incentive for companies to implement more eco-conscious decision-making. But not all...

Carriers

The Great Shipper Shift: Why Mid-Sized OTR Fleets Are Moving Away from Pure Brokers

The over-the-road trucking landscape is undergoing a massive structural shift. Between skyrocketing insurance premiums, fluctuating spot rates and recent landmark court rulings surrounding freight broker liability, top national shippers are re-evaluating how they move...

Veteran

Ensuring Successful Careers for Veterans with our Apprenticeship Program

We are committed to hiring and training veterans to be the next generation of truck drivers, diesel technicians and transportation managers at Werner. In fact, approximately 20% of our workforce is veterans. To help veterans transition to a new role at Werner, we...

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