"Werner benefits every day from Tim's outstanding professionalism, safety and dedication," said President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Leathers. "He is truly an elite member of our team, and an excellent representative for the transportation industry."
The Griswold, Iowa, native joined Werner in 1988, and he has served as a Werner Road Captain since 2005, assisting and mentoring new captains every year. Dean recently achieved four million accident-free miles, becoming Werner's fourth driver in the company's 62-year history to reach this safety milestone.
Dean will be formally recognized during the Safety Management Council's Lunch and Learn on Oct. 11, 2018, at the Embassy Suites in La Vista, Nebraska. As a Driver of the Month, Dean will be submitted as a nomination for the annual Driver of the Year award, which is presented during the 2019 Annual Fall Management Conference.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select MarketSM 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. 100-2065
[email protected]
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