Werner Enterprises Inc., the Omaha, Neb.-based truckload transportation company, announced it is increasing pay for company solo drivers in its medium- to long-haul van division by two cents per mile,
effective this week. This increase affects about a quarter of the company's drivers.
"We are pleased to announce this pay raise to retain and attract more drivers to meet increasing customer demand for our services," said Greg Werner, president and chief operating officer.
The company fully expects the support of its customers due to their expressed desire for increased truck capacity. As noted previously in the company's second quarter earnings release dated July 15, a substantial portion of the company's freight is under contract with customers and provides for annual pricing increases. Much of this business renews in the latter part of third quarter and fourth quarter. Last week, the company conducted a meeting with its entire sales force to begin the rate increase process with customers.
Werner Enterprises is a full-service transportation company providing truckload and logistics services throughout the 48 states, portions of Canada and Mexico. Werner has a fleet of 8,450 trucks and 22,920 trailers.
The Werner Enterprises web site address is www.werner.com.