OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is honored to announce that Chief Financial Officer John Steele has been recognized as a top-three CFO in the transportation industry by Institutional Investor's 2018 All-America Executive Team.

'It is an incredible honor to receive such a prestigious designation,' said CFO John Steele. 'This recognition would not have been possible without the support of Werner's executive team, associates and professional drivers, who are committed to safety, professionalism, dedication and excellence throughout the transportation industry.'

Institutional Investor's 2018 All-America Executive Team ranking defines the region's best CEOs, CFOs, IROs and Investor Relations programs by sector. The rankings are based on the annual survey of more than 4,000 top portfolio managers and analysts who are investing in U.S. equities.

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. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes freight management, truck brokerage, intermodal, final mile 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.

Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol 'WERN.' For further information about Werner, visit the company's website at www.werner.com.

Contact: Fred Thayer, Director of Corporate Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
402.895.6640 ext. 2065
fthayer@werner.com

Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.

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