Better Health for All

Werner Enterprises' core business of transportation and logistics has no direct positive or negative health impact. The company reported 819 DOT reportable accidents in 2024 and 794 in 2023.

In the 24 months leading up to January 2023, Werner Enterprises had 983 accidents, resulting in 306 injuries and 24 fatalities. The company has faced significant legal judgments related to accidents, including a $90 million verdict in Texas in 2023. Werner aims for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2035 and achieved a 16% reduction from its 2020 baseline by 2022, with 976,120 metric tons of CO2 in 2022. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company assisted the State of Nebraska with medical supplies and provided financial assistance to associates and drivers. Werner offers wellness programs, fitness centers, blood pressure monitoring, and preventative wellness education. The company also has an Operation Freedom program to support veterans' mental health. Over 100 blended learning opportunities and 1,000 digital training opportunities are available. The company implements data minimization, an incident response plan, cybersecurity protocols, regular assessments, and employee training for data responsibility.

Planet-Friendly Business

Werner Enterprises recorded one environmental violation in 2017, resulting in a $65,000 penalty from the EPA.

No other environmental compliance violations are mentioned in the provided articles.

Safe & Smart Tech

Werner Enterprises reported no material information security breaches up to February 2025, indicating strong preventative measures.

The company conducts quarterly mandatory cybersecurity training for all employees, including drivers, and implements phishing tests where three failures lead to additional training, and a subsequent failure results in a written warning. Werner uses cutting-edge encryption for cargo and data protection and implements Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for sharing pickup information with carriers and for internal systems. The company conducts periodic threat simulations, such as penetration testing, to assess vulnerabilities and implements remediations, with critical vulnerabilities patched within 7-10 days on average. Werner also monitors vendor platforms quarterly for security and deploys real-time anomaly detection for internet-connected fleet devices. However, the company collects a broad range of personal information, including biometric data, internet activity, and video footage, and retains video recordings for up to one year, or longer for investigations, and biometric data for up to three years post-employment, which suggests limited data minimization. While users, particularly California residents, have rights to access, correct, and delete data, the privacy policy indicates significant data collection and retention. Werner states it has not sold personal information in the 12 months prior to November 2025 and implements technical and organizational measures to maintain data security. The company complies with CCPA and other applicable laws, but the privacy policy also states that personal information may be shared with a wide array of third parties and governmental entities.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Werner Enterprises implemented several waste reduction initiatives in 2023, including recycling 350,000 pounds of aluminum and 700,000 pounds of paper, decreasing tire waste by 1 million pounds, avoiding 515,000 gallons of oil use, saving 1.3 million water bottles, and returning 6,400 batteries.

The company had no waste disposal violations in the past three years (2022-2024). Werner has a target year of 2025 for completing a waste and energy scorecard, but no specific quantitative waste reduction targets are mentioned. A Sustainable Procurement Program is planned for 2025, but there are currently no waste-related requirements for suppliers.