WERN 8-K
Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN)
8-K
2026-08-10
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August 10, 2026
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
On August 7, 2026 the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company"), upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and in accordance with the Company's By-Laws, appointed Paul Hoelting to the Board to fill a Class I directorship vacancy.
Mr. Hoelting will receive the same compensation package as received by other independent members of the Board. This package provides for the following annual amounts: (i) $75,000 cash retainer for Board membership, (ii) restricted stock award valued at $100,000 with time-based vesting over three years, and (iii) cash retainers for committee chairs. Cash compensation is paid in quarterly installments, and the restricted stock award is prorated in the year appointed to the Board.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Hoelting and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Hoelting was selected as a director. He has not had an interest in any transaction since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction, that requires disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
A copy of the press release issued in connection with this matter is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Christopher D. Wikoff | |||||||||
| Christopher D. Wikoff | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer | |||||||||||
Date: August 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Alan G. Colson | |||||||||
| Alan G. Colson | |||||||||||
| Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer | |||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WERNER® APPOINTS PAUL HOELTING TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OMAHA, Neb., August 10, 2026 — Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announces its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Paul Hoelting to the Board to fill a Class I directorship vacancy.
“We’re pleased to welcome Paul to our Board,” said Werner’s Chairman and CEO, Derek Leathers. “He brings a deep, three-decade track record of executive leadership, financial stewardship and operational transformation in the transportation and logistics space. His extensive governance experience and hands-on expertise in driving growth and operational efficiency will be a tremendous asset as we continue driving Werner forward and reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence.”
Hoelting is a veteran transportation executive with more than 30 years of C-suite experience spanning publicly traded, private and technology-enabled organizations. He recently served as President of TForce Freight, where he led major operational and financial transformations post-UPS separation. Prior to that, he held several executive roles at UPS Freight Company, including Chief Revenue Officer, President of the Dedicated Truckload Division, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer.
Hoelting currently serves as an Executive Advisor to multiple transportation technology and logistics companies, advising on product direction, market expansion and operational scale. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, a Master of Business Administration and has passed the Certified Public Accountant examination.
To learn more about Werner, visit www.werner.com.
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2025 revenues of nearly $3.0 billion, a modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,500 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.
Contact: Jill Samuelson, Associate Vice President – Marketing and Communications
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
(D) 402.819.5319
Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.