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Professional Drivers
Journeying Through Sound: Finding Inspiration on the Road with Podcasts and Audiobooks
We’ve pulled together a list to help professional drivers with finding inspiration on the road with podcasts and audiobooks.
What Are the Different Types of Professional Driving Opportunities?
Professional driving is a lucrative job for those willing to spend significant time on the road, especially for Werner drivers. Our professional drivers are provided with industry-leading benefits to help support their and their family’s needs. The “Werner Difference”...
Logistics
The Changing Seasons: Navigating the Summer Harvest
As we bid farewell to spring and welcome the warmth of summer, the logistics and supply chain industry undergoes a significant shift in focus. With the changing seasons comes a transition in the availability and demand for fresh, locally sourced produce. This shift in...
Cold-chain Management: No Matter the Season, We Deliver for You
Produce season in the United States is in full swing. Beginning in February, fresh flowers and ornamentals make their way into the ports of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and then spread north and west across the domestic United States. The floral demand soon...
ESG
The Importance of Trade Schools
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that around 28,000 diesel technician positions will be created annually until 2030. The problem? Trades schools aren’t producing anywhere near that number. TechForce Foundation’s 2022 Transportation Technician Supply and Demand...
EV vs. Hydrogen
A new-age battle in the future for sustainable fuel alternatives In almost every sector of the transportation industry, companies are turning their attention toward viable options to reduce their carbon footprints. The discovery of new opportunities and solutions...
Innovation + Technology
The View from the Bridge……
As you likely know by now, we have been softly launching our new digital freight platform, Werner Bridge. Werner Bridge is the culmination of our efforts to blend the finest elements of automation, e-commerce convenience and top-notch customer service. This...
A Letter from Matt Parry – Q3 2023
Valued carriers, As we quickly approach fourth quarter, we have seen some modest, yet positive signs of economic improvement and we remain cautiously optimistic for a normalized end to the year. We are beginning to see that destocking is largely complete and reports...
Carriers
Navigating the Road to Cost Savings: Werner’s Carrier Fuel Discount Program
In the world of transportation and logistics, where every mile counts, fuel expenses can quickly become a significant burden for carriers. With rising fuel prices, it’s important for carriers to seek out cost-saving strategies. Taking advantage of carrier rewards...
Why Become a Werner Alliance Carrier
At Werner, our network of more than 70,000 alliance carriers allow shippers to move freight across North America on time and safely. As an asset-based logistics provider we work with carriers across North America who meet our standards for excellence and can help us...
Veteran
Why Werner Values Veteran Drivers
A Great Career After the Military - Professional Truck Driver! Determining your next step after the military can be a daunting task. With a wide variety of skills, you want to ensure your next career has a similar structure as what you’ve become accustomed to and have...
Post Military Careers: Benefits of Working in Transportation and Logistics
In the United States, there is around 1.3 million active-duty personnel, most of whom are between the age of 17 and 44. A lot of times, members of the military will sign up for four years of active duty and four years inactive. Once their active duty is completed,...