Werner Enterprises (WERN) 30.29 $WERN
Werner Enterprises Celebrates Earth Day at Global Headquarters
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 1:30PM CDT
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, observed Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, at its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Steve Phillips, senior vice president of Fleet Resources, presented an update on Werner's current sustainability improvements and initiatives.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner beats 1Q profit forecasts
Automated Insights - Wed Apr 22, 7:15AM CDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $23.1 million.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner beats by $0.01, misses on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 22, 7:02AM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises Reports Improved First Quarter 2015 Revenues and Earnings
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 7:00AM CDT
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, reported improved revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Notable earnings before Wednesday's open
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 4:30PM CDT
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Werner Enterprises Named to Best for Vets: Employers 2015 Rankings
Business Wire - Wed Apr 15, 10:00AM CDT
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, was recognized by Military Times with a spot on its Best for Vets: Employers 2015 Rankings. This is the second time Werner has been named to the list, which is based on a nearly 90-question analysis of a company's efforts to connect with veterans and provide an environment for success.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises: Industry Dynamics Point To Favorable Environment
Alpha Gen Capital - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 07, 9:37AM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises Recognized with ESGR Awards
Business Wire - Wed Apr 01, 4:03PM CDT
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce that both the company and one of its associates were recently honored with two prestigious awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Professional Driver Receives 2015 Citizen Driver Award
Business Wire - Mon Mar 30, 8:00AM CDT
Werner professional driver Micheal Sheeds of Bandera, Texas, has been selected as a recipient of the 2015 Citizen Driver Award. Presented by TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA(R) and Petro Stopping Centers(R) travel center brands, the award recognizes professional drivers who inspire public respect and admiration for the truck driving profession.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
United States Refrigerated Transportation Market Report 2015-2019
M2 - Fri Mar 27, 6:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fgrr2t/refrigerated) has announced the addition of the "Refrigerated Transportation Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Refrigerated Transportation market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 12.44% over the period 2014-2019 Refrigerated transportation is a logistics process that involves the transportation of temperature-sensitive perishable goods. It is an integrated component of cold chain logistics and also helps in the management and control of the flow of the cold chain supply process. Refrigerated transportation requires extensive logistics planning to ensure the integrity of the goods transported. A rise in international trade has increased the need for the transportation of perishable products from producers to end-users in distant locations. The introduction of new and innovative methods to manage the SCM improves the effectiveness of logistics. The report, Refrigerated Transportation Market in the US 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. It also summaries the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, and the key trends that are emerging in the market. Need for product-specific refrigerated vehicles is one of the major trends emerging in this market. End-users need product-specific refrigerated vehicles that can prevent food contamination by avoiding cross-product transportation. According to the report, the growth in the Organized Retail sector and growing demand for frozen food are among the main drivers of the market in the US. Food consumption patterns have changed worldwide and people prefer convenience foods, which require efficient logistics services. Temperature-sensitive food products are part of this changing trend, as these require efficient refrigerated transport services. Further, the report states that government regulations and policies constitute one of the main challenges in this market. The US government has passed several regulations concerning environmental safety because of the increasing emissions of GHGs. Refrigerated vehicle users and service providers are struggling to reduce GHG emissions to comply with the US government's regulations. Based on the transportation mode, the Refrigerated Transportation market in the US is segmented as follows: - Air - Rail - Road - Sea Key Vendors - C.R. England - Greatwide Logistics Services - Prime - Stevens Transport Other Prominent Vendors - Baldwin Distribution Services - Brent Redmond Logistics - Colonial Freight Systems - Comcar Industries - Continental Express - Earl Henderson Trucking - Escro Transport - Frock Bros Trucking - Frozen Food Express Industries - FST Logistics - Grand Island Express - HF Campbell & Son - J & R Schugel Trucking - J.B. Hunt Transport Services - John Christner Trucking - K & B Transportation - Kelle's Transport Service - KLLM Transport Service - Knight Refrigerated - M Bruenger - Marten Transport - Shaffer Trucking Lincoln - Sorenson Transport - Southern Refrigerated Transport - Swift Transportation - TransAm Trucking - WEL Companies - Werner Enterprises Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. US Economic Outlook 08. Refrigerated Transportation Market in US 09. Market Segmentation by Mode of Transportation 10. Market Attractiveness 11. Buying Criteria 12. Market Growth Drivers 13. Drivers and their Impact 14. Market Challenges 15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 16. Market Trends 17. Trends and their Impact 18. Vendor Landscape 19. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fg...frigerated
JBHT: 91.78 (-0.22), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), MRTN: 24.00 (-0.55)
Werner Enterprises declares dividend of USD0.050 per share for quarter
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 7:28AM CDT
The board of directors of Werner Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:WERN), a transportation and logistics company, authorised a regular quarterly cash dividend of USD0.050 per share on the company's common stock, it revealed on Tuesday.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner declares $0.05 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Mar 23, 3:21PM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises Announces Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire - Mon Mar 23, 3:15PM CDT
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.050 (5.0 cents) per common share payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 20, 2015. This dividend will be paid on May 5, 2015.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises: A Safer Way To Play Low Fuel Costs
Michael Boyd - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Mar 18, 2:04PM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Stocks Mostly Higher: Time Warner Clears Buy Point
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Feb 24, 1:53PM CST
Stocks were mostly higher late Tuesday afternoon, thanks to strong performances from Home Depot (HD) and JPMorgan (JPM). The Dow added 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq was little changed. NYSE and Nasdaq volume were tracking about 4% higher...
HD: 112.99 (-0.18), JPM: 62.94 (+0.63), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), ALKS: 62.60 (-0.24), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Werner Enterprises (WERN) Stock Gaining Today After Deutsche Bank Upgrade
at The Street - Tue Feb 24, 8:45AM CST
Werner Enterprises (WERN) stock is up today after Deutsche Bank upgraded the company to 'buy' from 'hold,' and increased its price target to $36 from $30.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Upgrade Alert for Werner Enterprises (WERN)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 19, 7:04AM CST
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) was upgraded from Sector Perform to Outperform at RBC Capital today. The stock closed yesterday at $31.26 on volume of 571,000 shares, above average daily volume of 559,000. Over the past year, Werner Enterprises has traded in a range of $23.50 to $31.71 and closed yesterday at $31.26, 33% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.20% higher and 0.04% higher over the past week, respectively.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
UBS picks winners and losers in transportation services sector
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 6:41AM CST
CHRW: 70.43 (-0.11), ECHO: 33.39 (+1.37), SWFT: 26.09 (-0.44), KNX: 32.62 (+0.07), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), HTLD: 22.55 (-0.82)
United States Road Freight Transportation Market 2015-2019 with Con-way Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Schneider National Inc., Swift Transportation Inc. & Werner Enterprises Inc. Dominating
M2 - Thu Feb 05, 3:02AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mv3k7f/road_freight) has announced the addition of the "Road Freight Transportation Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Road Freight Transportation market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 4.67% over the period 2014-2019. Road freight transportation is the movement of goods by surface transportation carriers, such as trucks and trailers. It includes less than truckload and full truckload transportation carriers. In addition, road freight transportation includes refrigerated trucks, which are used for the transportation of temperature-sensitive products. Often, road freight service providers go beyond logistics and provide additional value-added services, such as loading and unloading, documentation services, door-to-door delivery, and packaging. They also provide strategic and operational value to many shippers worldwide. Currently, road freight service providers are improving logistics services by introducing innovative SCM. Vendors in this market are continually adopting the M&A strategy to increase their global presence and expand their product portfolio, as well as to achieve economies of scale in various SCM processes. M&A allows companies to expand their global customer base and their portfolio of products, solutions, and services. According to the report, one of the main drivers of the Road Freight Transportation market in the US is the developed logistics infrastructure. The growth of the market is driven by the highly developed roads and highways that provide the smooth movement of freight, which reduces transportation time. Further, the report states that rising costs of fuel increase the operational costs for road transportation service providers. Rising fuel costs are expected to add to the operational expenses, causing a decline in the growth of the Road Freight Transportation market in the US. On the basis of the type of road freight transportation carriers, the market is segmented as follows: - Full Truckload - LTL - Private Carriers Key Vendors - Con-way Inc. - J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. - Schneider National Inc. - Swift Transportation Inc. - Werner Enterprises Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Types of Carrier - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mv...ad_freight
JBHT: 91.78 (-0.22), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Rolling Down The Dividend Highway
Divhut - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 03, 12:34PM CST
Investing In Dividend Paying Trucking And Transportation Stocks Every day the news headlines are seemingly dominated by the continued decline in oil prices and how lower oil prices will affect the energy industry in general. I wanted to take this...
CNW: 43.32 (-0.11), KNX: 32.62 (+0.07), JBHT: 91.78 (-0.22), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), R: 97.95 (+1.15), HTLD: 22.55 (-0.82)
Werner Enterprises Celebrates Earth Day at Global Headquarters
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 1:30PM CDT
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, observed Earth Day Wednesday, April 22, at its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Steve Phillips, senior vice president of Fleet Resources, presented an update on Werner's current sustainability improvements and initiatives.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner beats 1Q profit forecasts
Automated Insights - Wed Apr 22, 7:15AM CDT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $23.1 million.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner beats by $0.01, misses on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 22, 7:02AM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises Reports Improved First Quarter 2015 Revenues and Earnings
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 7:00AM CDT
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, reported improved revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Notable earnings before Wednesday's open
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 4:30PM CDT
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Werner Enterprises Named to Best for Vets: Employers 2015 Rankings
Business Wire - Wed Apr 15, 10:00AM CDT
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, was recognized by Military Times with a spot on its Best for Vets: Employers 2015 Rankings. This is the second time Werner has been named to the list, which is based on a nearly 90-question analysis of a company's efforts to connect with veterans and provide an environment for success.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises: Industry Dynamics Point To Favorable Environment
Alpha Gen Capital - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 07, 9:37AM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises Recognized with ESGR Awards
Business Wire - Wed Apr 01, 4:03PM CDT
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce that both the company and one of its associates were recently honored with two prestigious awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Professional Driver Receives 2015 Citizen Driver Award
Business Wire - Mon Mar 30, 8:00AM CDT
Werner professional driver Micheal Sheeds of Bandera, Texas, has been selected as a recipient of the 2015 Citizen Driver Award. Presented by TravelCenters of America LLC, operator of the TA(R) and Petro Stopping Centers(R) travel center brands, the award recognizes professional drivers who inspire public respect and admiration for the truck driving profession.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
United States Refrigerated Transportation Market Report 2015-2019
M2 - Fri Mar 27, 6:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fgrr2t/refrigerated) has announced the addition of the "Refrigerated Transportation Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Refrigerated Transportation market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 12.44% over the period 2014-2019 Refrigerated transportation is a logistics process that involves the transportation of temperature-sensitive perishable goods. It is an integrated component of cold chain logistics and also helps in the management and control of the flow of the cold chain supply process. Refrigerated transportation requires extensive logistics planning to ensure the integrity of the goods transported. A rise in international trade has increased the need for the transportation of perishable products from producers to end-users in distant locations. The introduction of new and innovative methods to manage the SCM improves the effectiveness of logistics. The report, Refrigerated Transportation Market in the US 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. It also summaries the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, and the key trends that are emerging in the market. Need for product-specific refrigerated vehicles is one of the major trends emerging in this market. End-users need product-specific refrigerated vehicles that can prevent food contamination by avoiding cross-product transportation. According to the report, the growth in the Organized Retail sector and growing demand for frozen food are among the main drivers of the market in the US. Food consumption patterns have changed worldwide and people prefer convenience foods, which require efficient logistics services. Temperature-sensitive food products are part of this changing trend, as these require efficient refrigerated transport services. Further, the report states that government regulations and policies constitute one of the main challenges in this market. The US government has passed several regulations concerning environmental safety because of the increasing emissions of GHGs. Refrigerated vehicle users and service providers are struggling to reduce GHG emissions to comply with the US government's regulations. Based on the transportation mode, the Refrigerated Transportation market in the US is segmented as follows: - Air - Rail - Road - Sea Key Vendors - C.R. England - Greatwide Logistics Services - Prime - Stevens Transport Other Prominent Vendors - Baldwin Distribution Services - Brent Redmond Logistics - Colonial Freight Systems - Comcar Industries - Continental Express - Earl Henderson Trucking - Escro Transport - Frock Bros Trucking - Frozen Food Express Industries - FST Logistics - Grand Island Express - HF Campbell & Son - J & R Schugel Trucking - J.B. Hunt Transport Services - John Christner Trucking - K & B Transportation - Kelle's Transport Service - KLLM Transport Service - Knight Refrigerated - M Bruenger - Marten Transport - Shaffer Trucking Lincoln - Sorenson Transport - Southern Refrigerated Transport - Swift Transportation - TransAm Trucking - WEL Companies - Werner Enterprises Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. US Economic Outlook 08. Refrigerated Transportation Market in US 09. Market Segmentation by Mode of Transportation 10. Market Attractiveness 11. Buying Criteria 12. Market Growth Drivers 13. Drivers and their Impact 14. Market Challenges 15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 16. Market Trends 17. Trends and their Impact 18. Vendor Landscape 19. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fg...frigerated
JBHT: 91.78 (-0.22), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), MRTN: 24.00 (-0.55)
Werner Enterprises declares dividend of USD0.050 per share for quarter
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 7:28AM CDT
The board of directors of Werner Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:WERN), a transportation and logistics company, authorised a regular quarterly cash dividend of USD0.050 per share on the company's common stock, it revealed on Tuesday.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner declares $0.05 dividend
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Mar 23, 3:21PM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises Announces Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire - Mon Mar 23, 3:15PM CDT
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.050 (5.0 cents) per common share payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 20, 2015. This dividend will be paid on May 5, 2015.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Werner Enterprises: A Safer Way To Play Low Fuel Costs
Michael Boyd - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Mar 18, 2:04PM CDT
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Stocks Mostly Higher: Time Warner Clears Buy Point
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Feb 24, 1:53PM CST
Stocks were mostly higher late Tuesday afternoon, thanks to strong performances from Home Depot (HD) and JPMorgan (JPM). The Dow added 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq was little changed. NYSE and Nasdaq volume were tracking about 4% higher...
HD: 112.99 (-0.18), JPM: 62.94 (+0.63), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), ALKS: 62.60 (-0.24), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Werner Enterprises (WERN) Stock Gaining Today After Deutsche Bank Upgrade
at The Street - Tue Feb 24, 8:45AM CST
Werner Enterprises (WERN) stock is up today after Deutsche Bank upgraded the company to 'buy' from 'hold,' and increased its price target to $36 from $30.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Upgrade Alert for Werner Enterprises (WERN)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 19, 7:04AM CST
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) was upgraded from Sector Perform to Outperform at RBC Capital today. The stock closed yesterday at $31.26 on volume of 571,000 shares, above average daily volume of 559,000. Over the past year, Werner Enterprises has traded in a range of $23.50 to $31.71 and closed yesterday at $31.26, 33% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.20% higher and 0.04% higher over the past week, respectively.
WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
UBS picks winners and losers in transportation services sector
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 18, 6:41AM CST
CHRW: 70.43 (-0.11), ECHO: 33.39 (+1.37), SWFT: 26.09 (-0.44), KNX: 32.62 (+0.07), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), HTLD: 22.55 (-0.82)
United States Road Freight Transportation Market 2015-2019 with Con-way Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Schneider National Inc., Swift Transportation Inc. & Werner Enterprises Inc. Dominating
M2 - Thu Feb 05, 3:02AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mv3k7f/road_freight) has announced the addition of the "Road Freight Transportation Market in the US 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Road Freight Transportation market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 4.67% over the period 2014-2019. Road freight transportation is the movement of goods by surface transportation carriers, such as trucks and trailers. It includes less than truckload and full truckload transportation carriers. In addition, road freight transportation includes refrigerated trucks, which are used for the transportation of temperature-sensitive products. Often, road freight service providers go beyond logistics and provide additional value-added services, such as loading and unloading, documentation services, door-to-door delivery, and packaging. They also provide strategic and operational value to many shippers worldwide. Currently, road freight service providers are improving logistics services by introducing innovative SCM. Vendors in this market are continually adopting the M&A strategy to increase their global presence and expand their product portfolio, as well as to achieve economies of scale in various SCM processes. M&A allows companies to expand their global customer base and their portfolio of products, solutions, and services. According to the report, one of the main drivers of the Road Freight Transportation market in the US is the developed logistics infrastructure. The growth of the market is driven by the highly developed roads and highways that provide the smooth movement of freight, which reduces transportation time. Further, the report states that rising costs of fuel increase the operational costs for road transportation service providers. Rising fuel costs are expected to add to the operational expenses, causing a decline in the growth of the Road Freight Transportation market in the US. On the basis of the type of road freight transportation carriers, the market is segmented as follows: - Full Truckload - LTL - Private Carriers Key Vendors - Con-way Inc. - J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. - Schneider National Inc. - Swift Transportation Inc. - Werner Enterprises Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Types of Carrier - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mv...ad_freight
JBHT: 91.78 (-0.22), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11)
Rolling Down The Dividend Highway
Divhut - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 03, 12:34PM CST
Investing In Dividend Paying Trucking And Transportation Stocks Every day the news headlines are seemingly dominated by the continued decline in oil prices and how lower oil prices will affect the energy industry in general. I wanted to take this...
CNW: 43.32 (-0.11), KNX: 32.62 (+0.07), JBHT: 91.78 (-0.22), WERN: 30.29 (-1.11), R: 97.95 (+1.15), HTLD: 22.55 (-0.82)
