WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a Nebraska corporation, incorporated in September 1982 and headquartered at 14507 Frontier Road in Omaha, Nebraska. The company trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WERN and remains an active SEC-reporting company based on its most recent annual filing.
Werner Enterprises is a transportation and logistics company. It operates through two principal segments: Truckload Transportation Services (TTS), covering Dedicated and One-Way Truckload operations, and Werner Logistics, a non-asset-based freight brokerage and supply-chain services business. The company transports truckload shipments of general commodities in interstate and intrastate commerce across North America and supports customers with dedicated fleet, over-the-road, and freight-brokerage services.
For the year ended 31 December 2025, Werner Enterprises reported operating revenues of approximately $2.97 billion, a decline of 1.8% from the prior year, and a net loss attributable to Werner of $14.4 million, compared with net income of $34.2 million a year earlier. The result reflected a $44.2 million restructuring and impairment charge in the One-Way Truckload business and an $18.0 million litigation settlement. As of 31 December 2025, the company reported approximately 12,031 employees, including roughly 8,677 drivers.
On 27 January 2026, Werner Enterprises acquired 100% of the equity interests of First Enterprises, Inc. (doing business as FirstFleet), a Tennessee-headquartered dedicated truckload carrier, for $245 million in cash, with a contingent earnout of up to $35 million, plus a separate $37.8 million purchase of related real estate. The company said the acquisition made it the fifth-largest dedicated carrier in the United States, adding roughly 2,400 tractors and 11,000 trailers; FirstFleet now operates as a business unit within Werner’s Dedicated division.
Sources: Werner Enterprises, Inc. Form 10-K for fiscal year 2025 (filed with the SEC, February 2026); Werner Enterprises, Inc. Form 8-K, 27 January 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker: WERN), so its shareholder base consists of public shareholders and institutional investors rather than a fixed private shareholder register. Under U.S. securities law, only investors holding 5% or more of a class of stock must publicly disclose their position, via Schedule 13D or 13G filings with the SEC; smaller holdings are not individually reported. Based on the most recent Schedule 13G filings located, disclosed 5%+ holders include FMR LLC (Fidelity), reporting approximately 6.3% of shares outstanding; Vanguard-affiliated funds, which reported approximately 5.93% in one 2026 filing before a related amendment reassigned certain holdings among affiliated Vanguard reporting entities; DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., an investment adviser based in Winter Park, Florida, reporting 3,055,017 shares (5.1%) on a Schedule 13G filed 13 April 2026; and American Century Investment Management, Inc., reporting approximately 5.1%. All of these positions were filed on Schedule 13G, which is used for passive investment positions rather than filings that assert an intent to influence or control the company. No shareholder holds a majority stake.
Data availability
Shareholder disclosure for Werner Enterprises is major-shareholders-only: SEC rules require public reporting only for holders of 5% or more of outstanding shares, so the company’s full shareholder base, including the majority of its shares held by smaller institutional and retail investors, is not individually disclosed at this level.
Sources
- SEC EDGAR — Schedule 13G, DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc., filed 13 April 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- SEC EDGAR — Schedule 13G / 13G-A filings, FMR LLC, Vanguard-affiliated entities, American Century Investment Management, Inc., 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deprince, Race & Zollo, Inc. | 5% | California Secretary of State — bizfile Online | |
| iShares Trust-iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 2.7% | California Secretary of State — bizfile Online | |
| iShares Trust-iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 2.6% | California Secretary of State — bizfile Online | |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund | 2.4% | California Secretary of State — bizfile Online | |
| Fidelity Rutland Square TRT II-Strategic Advisers Fidelity U.S. Total | 1.8% | California Secretary of State — bizfile Online |
Officers
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Directors and officers of Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.’s most recent proxy statement, filed ahead of its 12 May 2026 annual meeting, names nine executive officers and discloses its current board of directors. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is Derek J. Leathers. Other named executive officers include Chris D. Wikoff (Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer), Eric J. Downing (Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer), Craig T. Callahan (Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer), James L. Johnson (Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer), Daragh P. Mahon (Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer), Nathan J. Meisgeier (President and Chief Legal Officer), H. Marty Nordlund (Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships) and Jim S. Schelble (Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer). Diane M. Stewart-Ferro serves as Associate Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Independent director Scott Arves, elected to the board in 2021, serves alongside directors Diane K. Duren, Michelle D. Greene, Jack A. Holmes, Michelle D. Livingstone and Alexi A. Wellman. Nationality is not disclosed for any individual in the sources reviewed; U.S. corporate and securities filings do not require nationality disclosure for directors or officers, so this field should be treated as not publicly available rather than inferred from name or residence.
Recent officer changes
- Angelo Gibson, previously Vice President of Operations at Werner Enterprises, left the company and was announced as Senior Vice President of Operations at Stevens Transport in January 2026 (source: Stevens Transport company announcement).
- Director Carmen A. Tapio gave notice that she will retire from Werner Enterprises’ board effective 12 May 2026 (source: Werner Enterprises proxy/8-K disclosure).
Data availability
Officer and director information for Werner Enterprises is current-only, drawn primarily from its 2026 proxy statement and related SEC filings; historical appointment and resignation dates are not itemized in the sources reviewed. Filings routed through a state’s statement-of-information process, such as the California registration referenced in this profile’s information card, typically capture only a limited subset of officers (commonly a chief executive, secretary, chief financial officer and one director), which is why fewer individuals appear there than in the company’s full slate of nine executive officers and board members.
Sources
- Werner Enterprises, Inc. — 2026 Proxy Statement / annual meeting disclosure (meeting held 12 May 2026). Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- Stevens Transport — company announcement regarding Angelo Gibson, January 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
Group Structure
Group structure of Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: WERN), and no controlling parent company has been identified in the sources reviewed; the company operates as the ultimate parent of its own corporate group. Exhibit 21 to its Form 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2025, filed with the SEC in February 2026, lists 21 subsidiaries, incorporated or organized in Nebraska, Delaware, Arizona, Florida, Indiana and Connecticut within the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico and Barbados. The exhibit does not disclose ownership percentages for these entities. On 27 January 2026, Werner Enterprises acquired 100% of the equity interests of First Enterprises, Inc. (doing business as FirstFleet), a Tennessee-based dedicated truckload carrier, which now operates as a business unit within Werner’s Dedicated division.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a FirstFleet) | United States (Tennessee) | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | 100% of equity interests | Active | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Werner Global Logistics, Inc. | United States (Nebraska) | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | FY2025 10-K (Feb 2026) |
| Werner Enterprises Canada Corporation | Canada | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | FY2025 10-K (Feb 2026) |
| Werner de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. | Mexico | Not disclosed | Direct subsidiary | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | FY2025 10-K (Feb 2026) |
Recent structural changes
- 27 January 2026 — Werner Enterprises acquired 100% of the equity interests of First Enterprises, Inc. (FirstFleet) for $245 million in cash plus a $37.8 million real-estate purchase, adding it as a direct subsidiary within the Dedicated division.
Data availability
Corporate-linkage information for Werner Enterprises is partial: SEC filings confirm the existence of 21 subsidiaries and one recent acquisition with a disclosed ownership percentage, but pre-existing intercompany ownership percentages are not itemized in the public filings reviewed.
Sources
- Werner Enterprises, Inc. — Form 10-K for fiscal year 2025, Exhibit 21 (Subsidiaries), filed with the SEC in February 2026. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
- Werner Enterprises, Inc. — Form 8-K, 27 January 2026 (FirstFleet acquisition). Retrieved 11 September 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. do?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a Nebraska-incorporated transportation and logistics company, operating truckload transportation services (Dedicated and One-Way) and a non-asset-based logistics and freight-brokerage business (Werner Logistics) across North America.
Who owns WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed public company (ticker WERN) with a dispersed shareholder base. The largest disclosed institutional holders under SEC Schedule 13G filings include FMR LLC (about 6.3%), DePrince, Race and Zollo, Inc. (5.1%, filed April 2026), and American Century Investment Management, Inc. (about 5.1%); no shareholder holds a majority stake.
Who is WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.'s UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
No Ultimate Beneficial Owner is identified for Werner Enterprises, Inc. It is a widely held public company, and all disclosed 5%-plus holders are institutional investors that filed passive-investment Schedule 13G disclosures rather than control filings, so no natural person or entity meets a verifiable control threshold.
What is WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.'s company registration number?
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.'s registration number is 1546425, filed with California Secretary of State — bizfile Online in United States. Its current status on the register is active.
Is WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. still an active company?
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.'s status on California Secretary of State — bizfile Online is listed as active.
When was WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. incorporated?
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. was incorporated on 4 November 1986, according to California Secretary of State — bizfile Online.
What is WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.'s registered address?
The registered address on file for WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. is United States.
What is WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.'s revenue?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. reported operating revenues of approximately $2.97 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025, down 1.8% from the prior year, alongside a net loss attributable to Werner of $14.4 million.
Is WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. listed on a stock exchange?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker WERN.
Who are the officers/directors of WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s Chairman and CEO is Derek J. Leathers. Other executive officers include Chris D. Wikoff (CFO and Treasurer), Eric J. Downing (COO) and Craig T. Callahan (Chief Commercial Officer), with Diane M. Stewart-Ferro as Corporate Secretary. The board includes independent director Scott Arves and several other non-executive directors, per the company's 2026 proxy statement.
Does WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. has no identified parent company and is the ultimate parent of its own group. Its FY2025 Form 10-K lists 21 subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Barbados. On 27 January 2026 it acquired 100% of First Enterprises, Inc. (FirstFleet), a Tennessee dedicated truckload carrier, as a new direct subsidiary.
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