Werner Enterprises assisted the State of Nebraska in its efforts to source and deliver critical medical supplies for hospitals and public health agencies across the state in the fight against COVID-19.

Werner’s global logistics operation used its supplier base to secure over 500,000 protective gloves, 300,000 medical N95 face masks and 5,000 infrared thermometers.

“Our team has been able to purchase FDA medical supplies in the extremely competitive global marketplace and use our expertise in global shipping and U.S. customs to deliver them quickly to the state,” said President and CEO Derek Leathers. “Werner is ready to help those working tirelessly against COVID-19. Our expertise in transportation helps in situations like this, where professional drivers can play an important role in delivering life-saving supplies.”

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said working with Werner was an honor.

“We’re so fortunate to have a great partner like Werner in our backyard, and I want to say thank you very much to all the truck drivers, mechanics and office personnel at Werner Enterprises,” he said.

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