Werner Enterprises began in 1956 with a single truck operated by founder C.L. Werner and grew into a North American transportation and logistics provider headquartered in Omaha. Its narrative emphasizes steady expansion from a small regional carrier into a scaled platform serving shippers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Company materials highlight the continuity of its trucking roots alongside the build-out of complementary logistics capabilities over time.
The company’s asset-based core centers on truckload transportation, offered through one-way and dedicated fleets. Werner operates a network of terminals and drop yards that supports routing, driver efficiency, and service reliability, with coverage across major U.S. corridors and cross-border lanes. Its offerings span dry van and other common truckload needs for a broad set of industries.
Alongside its fleets, Werner runs an asset-light logistics unit that provides brokerage and managed solutions, plus intermodal services that connect truck and rail with real-time visibility. This mix lets shippers combine contracted truck capacity with flexible third-party options and mode shifts, using technology to coordinate loads and track freight end-to-end.
Werner also maintains deep cross-border expertise, particularly on U.S.–Mexico trade, supported by facilities in key gateways like Laredo and El Paso and long-standing compliance programs. Technology initiatives under the Werner EDGE banner and related cloud and mobility projects underscore an emphasis on operational efficiency, safety, and shipper visibility across the network.