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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...

Taking Care Of Your Mental Health While On the Road

Professional truck driving can be a taxing career. With long days on the road and extended periods of time away from home, the demands of this profession can take a toll on truck drivers' mental health, leading to increased stress, anxiety and other health issues....

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

10 Tips for Selecting a Load Board

We know access to on-demand freight is an essential part of keeping your drivers moving and trailers full. With the current driver shortage, carriers must engage in the most advanced technologies to improve business efficiencies and stay competitive. While digital...

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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