Werner Enterprises: Navigating Trucking Industry Challenges

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Werner Enterprises, a major truckload carrier, faces challenges in expanding its fleet due to new tariffs and economic slowdown. Despite cutting tractor count during the downturn, the company maintains its current fleet size, with a dedicated fleet of 4,865 units, 11% below its peak. Werners CEO, Derek Leathers, remains optimistic about future growth, citing a robust pipeline of dedicated contracts and potential capacity tightening. He describes the current economic downturn as the worst in his 35-year career, but forecasts a normal peak season with potential upside.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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