Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a 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 based 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 Lyndsie Vacanti, wellness manager.
The Werner Wellness Program focuses on creating health resources that educate, assist, and encourage associates to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Werner has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a Fit-Friendly Worksite.
Founded in 1956, Werner has global headquarters in Omaha NE and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Australia. Its portfolio of transportation services 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.