description

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. 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.

military culture

Coming from a military background, our team of veterans have first-hand experience in military culture, structure and career paths. They are trained on USERRA and effective military recruiting strategies, and provide additional training and support for non-veteran employees working with the veteran community.

military spouse recruitment and hiring

Through our Operation Freedom program, one of our strategic initiatives is specifically designed for military spouses through our partnership with MSEP. It covers best practices, hiring and retention of military spouses, and unique issues facing the military spouse in today's working environment.

retention support

We offer a retention support program for all military connected employees regardless of the sub groups people may belong to,We offer retention support programming designed specifically for currently service Guard and Reserve employees,We offer retention support programming designed specifically for military spouse employees,We offer retention support programming designed specifically for women veterans,We offer retention support programming designed specifically for minority veterans (minority veterans include but are not limited to people of color, women, LGBTQ, and (non) religious minorities)

orientation training and onboarding

• New Employee Orientation
• New Employee Training
• Mentorship program

military connected assistance

Werner's Operation Freedom program is led by several veteran associates that provide a centralized point of contact for veterans, Guard and Reserve member employees, women veterans and military spouses for support and guidance over a number of work issues that can arise beginning in the recruiting phase and continuing throughout the duration of their career at Werner.

civilian credential support

We offer tuition assistance or other financial support toward the preparation, attainment, and/or maintaining of an academic or professional certificate, degree, or another civilian credential,We offer a professional licensure or certificate in lieu of military service,We offer apprenticeships, internships, or other formalized, structured training program/s to assist with the attainment of a civilian credentialWerner offers Employer Sponsored Training to obtain a Commercial Driver's License. Werner recognizes the Military Skills Test Waiver with applicable experience credited. Werner offers an industry-first Apprenticeship Program for veterans.

senior leadership

Angelo Gibson, VP of Operations, Navy veteran

Jim Morbach, VP of Field and Government Recruiting, Air Force veteran

Greg Hamm, VP of Corporate Accounts, Army Veteran