Werner EDGE Blog
A Comprehensive Approach to Safety
Safety on and off the road is one of our top priorities at Werner. We want to know that we are taking every possible step to make sure our drivers, and others on the road, get home safely. Investing in top-of-the-line technology is one of the ways that we maximize the...
What Is Big Data and How Do We Utilize It?
With all the talk of data in business lately, it’s likely that you’ve heard the phrase “big data” thrown around at least once or twice. But what makes data “big?” In simple terms, big data refers to sets of data that are too large or complex to be processed by...
Protecting Our Drivers with New Forward-Facing Cameras
As a leading transportation company, the safety of our professional drivers and the motoring public is at the forefront of all we do. To that end, Werner is committed to exploring every possible option to increase safety by providing ongoing driver training and...
Carrier Quality Over Carrier Quantity
Werner is one of the most respected names in trucking. We are known for our best-in-class services and high standards for our alliance carriers. We’ve earned this reputation by sticking to the belief that carrier quality is better than carrier quantity. When we...
Event Resolution Systems Improve Driver Safety
In an ideal world, drivers would not experience on-the-road maintenance events. Unfortunately, it’s just not possible to prevent all road incidents, event with a strong predictive maintenance system in place. For those times when unplanned maintenance is required,...
Developing a Security Stack
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and grow more complex, so does the need for cybersecurity. Protecting your company’s data should be a top priority, as the average data breach costs around $4 million. Most companies don’t have that kind of collateral...
Utilizing Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance originated from the concept of condition-based maintenance, a strategy that revolves around monitoring the condition of a piece of equipment to decide what maintenance is needed based on indicators of decreasing performance or pending failure....
5 Ways Werner Is Using Technology to Reduce Carbon Emissions
At Werner, we’ve been doing our part to lessen our impact on the environment for over 30 years—you could say we’ve built it into our DNA. The transportation industry is a sizable contributor to carbon emissions, and we believe it is our duty as industry leaders to...
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...
