OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, recently was honored with the 2016 Governor’s Wellness Award in the large company category.
Presented by WELLCOM at the Excellence in Worksite Wellness Awards Luncheon, the award honors businesses in Nebraska that position wellness programs as strategic business opportunities and make a difference in their associates’ lives.
“We are very honored to receive this recognition, which is truly a testament to our associates who use wellness resources offered by the Company to enrich their lives and achieve new levels of health and fitness,” said Wellness Manager Lyndsie Vacanti.
The Werner Wellness Program focuses on creating health resources that educate, assist and encourage associates to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Werner Enterprises is proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Fit-Friendly Worksite.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated van, temperature-controlled and flatbed; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited services. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal and international services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.