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Professional Drivers
Journeying Through Sound: Finding Inspiration on the Road with Podcasts and Audiobooks
We’ve pulled together a list to help professional drivers with finding inspiration on the road with podcasts and audiobooks.
What Are the Different Types of Professional Driving Opportunities?
Professional driving is a lucrative job for those willing to spend significant time on the road, especially for Werner drivers. Our professional drivers are provided with industry-leading benefits to help support their and their family’s needs. The “Werner Difference”...
Logistics
Webinar Recap: Transforming Transportation Solutions with Werner®
Webinar Recap: Transforming Transportation Solutions with Werner® If you missed our recent webinar with the Journal of Commerce (JOC), “Future-Proof Your Freight: Key Strategies for Dedicated in 2025,” we’ve got you covered! Hosted on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the session...
Everything You Want to Know About Power Only Loads (Updated: November 2024)
In an ever-changing freight market, logistics providers like us are looking for creative ways to expand capacity and provide comprehensive freight solutions to customers. Meanwhile, the national trucker shortage and other various industry challenges present obstacles...
ESG
Navigating Scope 3 Emissions: Key Considerations When Selecting a Carrier
It’s more important than ever for companies to include Scope 3 emission reductions as part of their overall sustainability goals. Aside from reducing their environmental impact, addressing Scope 3 emissions can also help companies prepare for regulatory changes, align...
The Importance of Trade Schools
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that around 28,000 diesel technician positions will be created annually until 2030. The problem? Trades schools aren’t producing anywhere near that number. TechForce Foundation’s 2022 Transportation Technician Supply and Demand...
Innovation + Technology
Werner Wrapped 2023
We looked back at 2023 to create our annual #WernerWrapped. Check out our 2023 highlights. Werner Wrapped is here. Top of the Class In 2023 we received 29 awards highlighting the amazing work of our professional drivers and associates. One in a Million Our...
Werner Bridge Levels Up: New Features to Enhance Your Hauling Experience
At Werner Bridge, we constantly strive to improve your experience and empower you to succeed. We're thrilled to announce the launch of exciting new features designed to make your life easier, faster and more profitable. Finding Your Next Load Just Got Easier: Say...
Carriers
How Carriers Can Utilize Werner’s Cross-Border Opportunities
For businesses seeking to optimize their freight operations, working with the right carrier can make all the difference. Werner’s power only program, PowerLink, provides carriers the chance to grow their business through regional, OTR and cross-border opportunities....
2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Highlights
Werner’s selection as the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree carrier was announced in August in conjunction with Kenworth Trucking Company. Four outstanding Werner professional drivers, Tim Dean, Jesus Davila, and Steve and Gina Jones, carried out this unique and...
Veteran
From Uniform to Civilian: Building a Future for Life After the Military (Part 1)
Veterans face many challenges when transitioning back into civilian life, with starting a second career being one of the biggest hurdles. A recent study from LinkedIn found 33 percent of veterans are underemployed and are 15 percent more likely to be underemployed...
Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting veterans and their families is an integral part of our culture at Werner, with 20 percent of our workforce having a military background. We integrate our commitment to those who served our country into everything we do, from programs to celebrations to...