Werner Enterprises

Platform Science Raises $125 Million in Growth Capital

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Platform Science , the leading edge application platform for transportation, announced today that it raised $125 million in growth capital to accelerate innovation in the commercial transportation sector.

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  • Platform Science , the leading edge application platform for transportation, announced today that it raised $125 million in growth capital to accelerate innovation in the commercial transportation sector.
  • Platform Science also had strong participation from existing investors, including 8VC, NewRoad Capital Partners, and Prologis Ventures, underscoring their commitment to the company’s growth plans.
  • By doing so, we expect innovation to change transportation in the same way smartphones have changed our lives,” said Platform Science co-founder and CEO Jack Kennedy.
  • We look for opportunities that are driving impact at scale, and Platform Science is doing exactly this.

Werner Enterprises Professional Drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, Honored With 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its professional drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award.

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  • Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its professional drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award.
  • Steve and Gina joined Werner® in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and work as husband-and-wife team drivers with a combined 2.5 million accident-free miles.
  • Werner professional drivers have received this award twice prior to Steve and Gina.
  • Charley Endorf won the TA Citizen Driver Award in 2014 and Dan “Dusty” Porter was recognized as the winner in 2021.

Werner Enterprises to Announce First Quarter Earnings and Host Earnings Call on April 30, 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, will release its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after the market close.

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  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, will release its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after the market close.
  • The company will also hold a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2024 results and 2024 outlook on the same day, beginning at 4:00 p.m. CT.
  • Please mention to the operator that you are dialing in for the Werner Enterprises call.
  • A replay of the webcast will also be available at www.werner.com in the “Investors” section under “News & Events” and then “ Events Calendar.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Two Werner Associates as 2024 Pros to Know Award Winners

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its associates were recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as 2024 Pros to Know award winners.

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  • Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its associates were recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as 2024 Pros to Know award winners.
  • This annual award recognizes outstanding leaders whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for others looking to leverage the supply chain for a competitive advantage.
  • He’s also highly involved within Werner, participating in mentoring and team development programs to foster the growth of current and future talent.
  • “We’re thrilled to see Christian and Tyler recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for their leadership and commitment to their team, customers and Werner as a whole,” said Werner’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Nathan Meisgeier.

Ascent Global Logistics Announces Key Additions to Its Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, is pleased to announce a newly appointed executive leadership team.

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  • BELLEVILLE, Mich., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics ("Ascent"), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services, is pleased to announce a newly appointed executive leadership team.
  • With a proven track record of strategic leadership roles across renowned companies, including UPS, Mercury Air Cargo, Towne Air Freight, MNX Global Logistics and Global Critical Logistics, Martins brings more than 30 years of industry expertise to Ascent.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our newly assembled leadership team, comprised of industry veterans and forward-thinking strategists," said Paul J. Martins, CEO of Ascent Global Logistics.
  • Ascent looks forward to the exciting journey ahead as it embarks on this new chapter under the guidance of its dynamic executive leadership team.

Kodiak Establishes Industry Advisory Council, Taps Leaders from Walmart, UPS, and Beyond to Help Guide Development and Deployment of Autonomous Trucks

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council brings together a diverse array of forward-thinking industry leaders to help shape the company's product development, deployment, and public engagement as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous trucks.

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  • Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council brings together a diverse array of forward-thinking industry leaders to help shape the company's product development, deployment, and public engagement as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous trucks.
  • Inaugural members of the Kodiak Industry Advisory Council represent prestigious brands and organizations including the Arkansas Trucking Association , Loadsmith , Walmart , Werner Enterprises , and UPS .
  • Their unique perspectives will help to lead and shape the ways we approach industry and driver engagement, industry transformation, and driving public acceptance of autonomous trucks."
  • The Kodiak Industry Advisory Council will help to guide and influence Kodiak's product and strategic roadmap, and will help to shape how autonomous trucks will benefit and impact the trucking industry, society, and the world.

Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of Redefining the Road, WIT's official magazine, selected these individuals for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months, as well as their efforts to promote gender diversity.

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  • The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation.
  • "These women exemplify the mission and values of the Women In Trucking Association and truly are top women to watch in our industry."
  • The women will be featured in the upcoming edition of WIT's Redefining the Road magazine and online at http://www.womenintrucking.org/top-women-to-watch .

Werner Enterprises Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 (fourteen cents) per common share.

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  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 (fourteen cents) per common share.
  • This dividend will be paid on May 1, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2024.
  • Werner Enterprises has paid a quarterly cash dividend to its stockholders every quarter since July 1987.
  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Werner Enterprises to Participate in Three Investment Conferences

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced participation in the following investment conferences.

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  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced participation in the following investment conferences.
  • An archive will then be available on the Werner website during the 30-day period following each conference date.
  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile.

Werner Enterprises Names Nathan Meisgeier as President

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced today that, upon the recommendation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Nathan J. Meisgeier to serve as Werner’s President, effective January 5, 2024.

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  • Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced today that, upon the recommendation of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, the Company’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Nathan J. Meisgeier to serve as Werner’s President, effective January 5, 2024.
  • Most recently, Mr. Meisgeier has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.
  • Prior to joining Werner, from 1998 to 2005, Mr. Meisgeier was with the Kansas City-based law firm of Stinson, Mag & Fizzell.
  • Nathan is a company-first servant leader, naturally connecting with all Werner associates - professional drivers, maintenance associates, and office personnel.