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Werner® Earns 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce that the U.S.
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[{"type":"text","content":" OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWerner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored it with the SmartWay Excellence Award for 2024 for the ninth time. This prestigious award recognizes Werner's unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the transportation industry.\n\nThe SmartWay Excellence Award is the EPA’s highest recognition for demonstrated leadership in freight supply chain energy and environmental performance. This year’s award highlights Werner’s continuous efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, enhance fuel efficiency and implement innovative, eco-friendly practices across its operations. Werner was recognized in the following categories: large truckload/dry van, small flatbed and small intermodal-dray.\n\n“We are incredibly honored to receive the SmartWay Excellence Award for 2024 as we work toward reducing our carbon footprint by 55% by 2035,” said Werner’s Senior Vice President of Van/Expedited and Innovation Council Leader, Chad Dittberner. “This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication to sustainability and our ongoing commitment to integrating environmentally responsible practices throughout our business. At Werner, we believe that sustainable operations not only benefit the environment but also drive efficiency and value for our customers and stakeholders.”\n\nWerner's notable achievements in sustainability include:\n\n\nAdvanced Fleet Technology: Werner invested heavily in state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient trucks and trailers equipped with the latest in aerodynamic technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel economy. The company is dedicated to testing and validating innovative fleet technologies and practices to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce pollution from freight operations. Additional testing areas include biodiesel fuel blends, class 8 battery electric vehicle (BEV) tractors, compressed natural gas (CNG) engines and more.\n\n\nInnovative Logistics Solutions: By optimizing routes and leveraging advanced logistics technologies, Werner minimizes fuel consumption and reduces idle times, enhancing overall operational efficiency.\n\n\nCollaborative Environmental Initiatives: Werner actively works with shippers, suppliers and ...