-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, DFOsJZS0jOrgo7HE1t3v3Fo8bc5FUAEbOS1gn8r/WbOXqF03+NII5C0B4tcMz/yI mVMzzls+gDVKyLJ+uoXZpg== 0000793074-04-000092.txt : 20040804 0000793074-04-000092.hdr.sgml : 20040804 20040804151305 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000793074-04-000092 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040729 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20040804 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WERNER ENTERPRISES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000793074 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213] IRS NUMBER: 470648386 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14690 FILM NUMBER: 04951447 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14507 FRONTIER ROAD STREET 2: P O BOX 45308 CITY: OMAHA STATE: NE ZIP: 68145 BUSINESS PHONE: 4028956640 8-K 1 wern8k072904.txt WERNER ENTERPRISES 8-K 7/29/04 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2004 ------------- WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEBRASKA 0-14690 47-0648386 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Number) Identification No.) 14507 FRONTIER ROAD POST OFFICE BOX 45308 OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68145 (402)895-6640 (Address of principal (Zip Code) (Registrant's telephone number) executive offices) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 29, 2004, the registrant issued a news release announcing an increase in pay for Company solo drivers in its medium-to-long-haul Van division of two cents per mile, effective August 1, 2004. A copy of the news release is filed as an exhibit to this Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit 99.1 News release issued by the registrant on July 29, 2004. 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. WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. Date: August 4, 2004 By: /s/ John J. Steele ------------------- ------------------------------ John J. Steele Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Date: August 4, 2004 By: /s/ James L. Johnson ------------------- ------------------------------ James L. Johnson Vice President, Controller and Corporate Secretary EX-99 2 driverpay.txt WERNER ENTERPRISES 8-K 7/29/04 Exhibit 99.1 WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. 14507 Frontier Road P. O. Box 45308 Omaha, Nebraska 68145 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert E. Synowicki, Jr. - --------------------- Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (402) 894-3000 John J. Steele Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (402) 894-3036 WERNER ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES PAY RAISE FOR COMPANY SOLO DRIVERS IN THE MEDIUM-TO-LONG-HAUL VAN DIVISION Omaha, Nebraska, July 29, 2004: - ------------------------------ Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN-news), one of the nation's largest truckload transportation companies, announced today that it is increasing pay for Company solo drivers in its medium-to-long-haul Van division by two cents per mile, effective August 1, 2004. This increase affects approximately one quarter of the Company's drivers. "We are pleased to announce this pay raise to retain and attract more drivers to meet increasing customer demand for our services," said Greg Werner, President and Chief Operating Officer. Werner Enterprises already offers drivers industry-leading mileage production, premium trucks with driver-friendly specifications, state-of-the-art technology such as the Werner Paperless Log system, a per-diem reimbursement program that increases driver net pay after taxes, the TripPak drop box network, and an attractive benefits package. The Company fully expects the support of its customers due to their expressed desire for increased truck capacity. As noted previously in the Company's second quarter earnings release dated July 15, a substantial portion of the Company's freight is under contract with customers and provides for annual pricing increases. Much of this business renews in the latter part of third quarter and fourth quarter. This week, the Company conducted a meeting with its entire sales force to begin the rate increase process with customers. Werner Enterprises is a full-service transportation company providing truckload and logistics services throughout the 48 states, portions of Canada and Mexico. C.L. Werner founded the Company in 1956. Werner is one of the nation's largest truckload transportation companies with a fleet of 8,450 trucks and 22,920 trailers as of June 30, 2004. Werner Enterprises' common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol WERN. The Werner Enterprises web site address is www.werner.com. Note: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Item 7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent it becomes aware that it will not be achieved for any reason. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----