Omaha, Nebraska — Werner Enterprises has locked down the third-spot ranking among companies bringing in between $1 billion and $5 billion in annual revenue for the 2024 Military Friendly evaluations. This marks the second year in a row the carrier has earned this specific designation, pointing to a sustained operational focus on veteran hiring that sets a high bar for trucking companies hiring across the country.
The carrier secured the number five spot as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer for the second consecutive year, while claiming third place for military spouse employment for the third year running. Veterans currently make up approximately 20 percent of the total Werner workforce, a statistic that separates the carrier from many other fleets competing for experienced CDL-A drivers in a tight labor market.
Nathan Meisgeier, president and chief legal officer at Werner, pointed to the daily efforts of the team in building an environment where former service members can build stable careers. Alongside corporate rankings, Greg Hamm, vice president of field and government recruitment, received the 2024 Veteran Champion of the Year in Corporate America award from VIQTORY, the service-disabled, veteran-owned business that runs the Military Friendly evaluations.
What This Means for Drivers
For former military personnel transitioning into civilian careers, carriers with established veteran pipelines offer a much smoother path to getting behind the wheel. Programs like the Military Skills Test Waiver Program and the Skillbridge or Career Skills Program cut through red tape that often delays qualified drivers from hitting the road. Owner-operators and company drivers alike benefit when fleets invest in robust deployment support and structured VA educational benefits, turning basic truck driver jobs into long-term careers.
Industry Reaction
With more than 1,500 companies vying for Military Friendly status each year, the competition highlights how critical veterans are to keeping freight moving nationwide. Fleets across the logistics sector increasingly rely on structured mentorship and dedicated resource groups like Werner's 'WEVets' initiative to retain driving talent and support military families through the unique challenges of the transportation industry.
Key Points
- Werner ranked third among companies with $1 billion to $5 billion in revenue for 2024.
- Veterans account for roughly 20 percent of the total workforce at the carrier.
- Greg Hamm received the Veteran Champion of the Year in Corporate America award for 2024.
- Support programs include the Military Skills Test Waiver, VA educational benefits, and Operation Freedom Fleet.
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