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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...

The Perfect Gifts for Professional Truck Drivers

‘Tis the season! The holidays are approaching, and fast. It’s a mystical time full of cheer and quality time with our loved ones. But with the holidays comes the inevitable stress of picking out gifts. Especially when your friend or family member is a truck driver,...

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...

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...

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...

It can be easy to be green

Even though Earth Day 2022 has come and gone, we don’t have to stop thinking about our impact on the environment until it rolls around again next year. It’s important to do your part to recycle and participate in other eco friendly habits to help our Earth as much as...

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...

2023 Forum Recap

Werner proudly hosted our annual Transportation Forum on July 16-17, with more than 300 attendees, including valued customers and key suppliers. This is an event we look forward to every year because it gives us the opportunity to spend time with this amazing group...

A Letter from Matt Parry

Valued carriers, First, I want to say thank you for your collaboration and dedication through the challenging market conditions. Our strategic mission is to provide a valuable experience for each of our carriers, customers and talented team members. To achieve our...

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...

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

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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