Werner Enterprises

What Werner Enterprises does

Werner Enterprises is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: WERN), asset-based transportation and logistics company founded in 1956 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Following its January 2026 acquisition of FirstFleet for $282.8M, the company operates the fifth-largest dedicated truckload fleet in the United States with approximately 9,800+ trucks, 88,000+ intermodal containers, and 30,000+ trailers, supplemented by an alliance carrier network of more than 70,000 carriers. Revenue of approximately $2.97B in FY2025 spans dedicated, one-way, expedited, temperature-controlled, intermodal, final mile, and cross-border Mexico/Canada services, with the dedicated segment now the largest contributor post-FirstFleet.

The core technology platform is the Werner Bridge digital freight marketplace, integrating load booking, rate confirmations, document upload, and GPS-based visibility, paired with the Werner EDGE load board (powered by Trucker Tools), MasterMind TMS from Mastery Logistics Systems, real-time GPS with geofencing and deviation alerts, and a 24/7 staffed operations function. Layered proprietary capabilities include the Secure Ratecon Protocol (hardware-token MFA to eliminate email-based double-brokering) and a multi-layered carrier vetting system using behavioral analysis and computer vision through the GenLogs partnership. Werner is positioning for autonomy via Aurora Innovation and Kodiak Robotics pilots on commercial corridors, including Fort Worth–El Paso, Phoenix–El Paso, and Permian Basin operations targeted for H2 2026.

Werner earns revenue primarily through transactional freight charges for dedicated contracts and one-way truckload, brokerage commissions across the 70,000+ carrier alliance, intermodal transport, PowerLink power-only trailer fees, Final Mile delivery, and cross-border Mexico/Canada shipments (~$400M annual). Distribution is enterprise-led via direct field sales for large shippers, complemented by self-serve capacity on Werner Bridge and Werner EDGE for mid-market and small carriers. Customer verticals include retail/consumer goods, healthcare/pharmaceutical (Baylor Trucking subsidiary with GDP, CTPAT, TAPA Level 2, and UPS Healthcare Gold certifications), cross-border Mexico/Canada shippers, e-commerce/final mile, and technology/automotive premium freight, with dedicated multi-year contracts providing recurring revenue visibility. FY2025 results reflected a sharp earnings decline (operating income down 82% to $11.7M, net income negative), prompting a Q1 2026 One-Way restructuring with $44.2M in charges.

Name

Werner Enterprises

Legal name

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://werner.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Werner Enterprises is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: WERN) asset-based transportation and logistics company operating dedicated, one-way, intermodal, expedited, final mile, and cross-border services across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, serving retail, healthcare/pharmaceutical, and e-commerce shippers through a 9,800+ truck fleet and a 70,000+ carrier alliance network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Expedited / Time-Critical Managed Freight (TLAIAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rail Automotive & Finished Vehicle Forwarding (TLACADAJ)

Keywords

• Truckload transportation
• Dedicated freight logistics
• Intermodal shipping services
• Freight brokerage solutions
• Final mile delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Truckload Transportation Services: Core truckload services including dedicated private fleet, one-way truckload, temperature-controlled, and expedited transportation across US, Mexico, and Canada. Revenue from freight transportation charges based on mileage, weight, and service type.
2. Werner Logistics (Brokerage): Third-party logistics and freight brokerage services through alliance carrier network, managing capacity and providing logistics solutions to shippers.
3. Intermodal Services: Container and trailer transportation combining truck and rail modes, utilizing over 88,000 containers and 30,000 trailers with access to major rail networks.
4. Mexico Cross-Border Logistics: Cross-border transportation to and from Mexico with nearly 25 years of experience, generating nearly $400M in annual revenue from cross-border operations.
5. Final Mile Delivery: Last-leg delivery services including warehousing, distribution, pick-up and shipping of freight for others, with nationwide network of over 400 trucks, nearly 30 Werner locations, and 180 additional network locations.
6. PowerLink (Power Only): Power-only program allowing carriers to bring their tractor while Werner supplies trailer pool, providing drop freight network opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Werner Enterprises is a premier transportation and logistics company operating one of the largest truckload fleets in North America, providing dedicated, expedited, one-way truckload, intermodal, cross-border Mexico, and final mile delivery services. The company operates its own fleet of more than 9,800 trucks and leverages an alliance carrier network of 70,000+ carriers accessed through the Werner Bridge digital freight platform to deliver capacity and brokerage solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Werner Bridge℠: Digital freight platform for carriers and shippers providing load management, booking, rate confirmations, and document uploads.
• Miles+
• PowerLinkᴺ
• Baylor Trucking
• Werner DRIVE℠
• Secure Ratecon Protocol
• Werner Exchange

Products and services

• Dedicated Transportation Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% on-time delivery rate for dedicated solutions
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Nebraska Startup AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Partnership with Nebraska Startup Academy to run Werner Exchange accelerator program supporting logistics startups with office space, resources, and demo day pitch opportunities.
• Kodiak RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Autonomous trucking partnership with Kodiak as part of their ecosystem of logistics provider partnerships including J.B. Hunt, Werner Enterprises, and Martin Brower.
• Aurora InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025Autonomous trucking partnership with Aurora for pilot programs integrating Aurora Driver self-driving technology with Werner's freight operations on routes between Fort Worth and El Paso and Phoenix and El Paso.
• Outpost and FinParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParking partnerships providing discounted safe parking at over 600 locations across the U.S. for alliance carriers through FinPark and Outpost platforms.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Marten Transport: Marten Transport is a smaller, specialized truckload carrier focused on refrigerated, dedicated, and intermodal services. It overlaps with Werner's temperature-controlled and dedicated business, often competing for similar mid-to-large enterprise accounts.

Direct peers

• Hub Group: Hub Group is a leading U.S. intermodal and logistics provider, directly comparable to Werner's intermodal and brokerage segments. It is a meaningful competitor in truck-rail intermodal and in asset-light brokerage, especially for large enterprise shippers.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express is a public irregular-route truckload carrier with overlapping dry van and dedicated offerings. It targets similar enterprise customers and is a comparable size in the U.S. truckload market.
• RXO (formerly XPO Logistics): RXO is a major U.S. asset-light brokerage and last-mile provider, directly competing with Werner's Werner Logistics brokerage and Final Mile segments. Comparable customer base of large shippers and overlap on digital freight platforms.
• Schneider National: Schneider is a public multi-modal carrier with overlapping dedicated, intermodal, and brokerage services. It pursues a similar enterprise GTM motion and is an AV partner with multiple autonomy vendors, making it a direct functional peer to Werner.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt is one of the largest U.S. multi-modal logistics providers, with direct overlap to Werner's dedicated, intermodal, and brokerage services. Comparable in scale, customer mix, and AV strategy (Aurora and other AV partners), making it the closest direct peer.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest U.S. truckload carrier and the most direct competitor in dedicated, irregular route, and refrigerated trucking. It competes with Werner for many of the same enterprise dedicated contracts and acquired U.S. Xpress to extend scale.
• Landstar System: Landstar operates an asset-light network of independent agents and owner-operators, competing directly with Werner's brokerage and PowerLink programs. It represents a different business model but the same freight customers and lanes.

Broad incumbents

• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion is the largest U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and a broader incumbent in the North American freight market. While it does not directly compete in truckload, it competes for similar enterprise logistics spend and budget allocations.
• ArcBest: ArcBest is a multi-modal logistics provider combining LTL (ABF Freight) with asset-light brokerage and fleet net revenue operations. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise supply-chain budgets, particularly in final mile and integrated logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A6 records

Investments

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