Werner® Blog
Truck Drivers
What Are the Different Types of Truck Driving Opportunities?
Truck driving is a lucrative job for those willing to spend significant time on the road, especially for Werner drivers. Our drivers are provided with industry-leading benefits to help support their and their family’s needs. The “Werner Difference” looks like...
Milestones in Motion: Werner Drivers Lead the Pack in 2023 Safety Achievements
We regularly talk about our ongoing commitment to safety and the extensive training Werner drivers undergo, but we also love to highlight the extraordinary safety achievements of our professional driver team. Although onboard trucking technology is revolutionizing...
Logistics
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...
Werner Driver Workflow
Werner Bridge℠: Introducing Stop Events We are excited to announce the launch of a new feature on the Werner Bridge platform that provides our valued carriers with increased control and efficiency in managing their business. Introducing Stop Events in Werner...
ESG
EV vs. Hydrogen
A new-age battle in the future for sustainable fuel alternatives In almost every sector of the transportation industry, companies are turning their attention toward viable options to reduce their carbon footprints. The discovery of new opportunities and solutions...
Werner Wrapped
We’ve taken some inspiration from Spotify and looked back at 2022 to create our own #WernerWrapped. Check out our 2022 highlights. Werner Wrapped is here. Better Together Reed TMS In November we announced that we signed a definitive agreement and closed on the...
Innovation + Technology
The View from the Bridge……
As you likely know by now, we have been softly launching our new digital freight platform, Werner Bridge. Werner Bridge is the culmination of our efforts to blend the finest elements of automation, e-commerce convenience and top-notch customer service. This...
A Letter from Matt Parry – Q3 2023
Valued carriers, As we quickly approach fourth quarter, we have seen some modest, yet positive signs of economic improvement and we remain cautiously optimistic for a normalized end to the year. We are beginning to see that destocking is largely complete and reports...
Carriers
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...
Navigating the Road to Cost Savings: Werner’s Carrier Fuel Discount Program
In the world of transportation and logistics, where every mile counts, fuel expenses can quickly become a significant burden for carriers. With rising fuel prices, it’s important for carriers to seek out cost-saving strategies. Taking advantage of carrier rewards...
Veteran
Why Werner Values Veteran Drivers
A Great Career After the Military - Professional Truck Driver! Determining your next step after the military can be a daunting task. With a wide variety of skills, you want to ensure your next career has a similar structure as what you’ve become accustomed to and have...
Post Military Careers: Benefits of Working in Transportation and Logistics
In the United States, there is around 1.3 million active-duty personnel, most of whom are between the age of 17 and 44. A lot of times, members of the military will sign up for four years of active duty and four years inactive. Once their active duty is completed,...