WERNER ENTERPRISES INC
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What this carrier is
With 9,863 power units and 9,107 drivers on file, WERNER ENTERPRISES INC is a passenger carrier operating out of Omaha, NE. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC138328 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, passengers, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 8, 1995).
Map: OpenStreetMap · state view: NE (street pending geocode) · address from MCS-150.
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned trucks, 9,504 owned tractors, 26,255 owned trailers, 277 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier runs at peer-cohort average — the default safe-operator tier for general freight.
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures in the 24-month SMS window. Peer cohort: 26 motor carriers operating 9,851–15,001 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 592.5% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the C grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (24 mo, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.23 | 592.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0.17 | 82.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.04 | 118.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0.74 | 405.0% | No |
| Hazmat | — | — | — | n/a |
What the BASIC table shows
- Strongest BASIC: Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of cohort average — well under norm.
- Worst area vs. similar-size carriers: Unsafe Driving at 592.5% of the average for carriers their size.
- No serious violation flags in the last 24 months. Under those conditions the ProHRHQ grade stays at C or higher — see how the grade is built.
- Roadside inspections behind these numbers (last 24 months): 11,361. More inspections means the comparison to similar carriers is more reliable.
Where above-cohort patterns repeat in specific BASIC categories, documented driver and dispatcher training (ProHRHQ training catalog) connects directly to the inspection topics that drive those categories — pre-trip inspection, log compliance, and route planning. Training does not change historical FMCSA data; it changes operating practice that affects future inspections.
Against similarly sized 9,851–15,001-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 53467: 17,410 inspections across 49 states. Most recent inspection: Aug 16, 2026 in WY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4,664 |
| Hours-of-Service | 956 |
| Driver Fitness | 54 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5,164 |
| Hazmat | 79 |
| Total violations | 11,183 (2,350 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1,090 reportable crashes , 344 with reported injuries , 29 with fatalities . Most recent: Aug 4, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (26,255 trailers against 9,781 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade C (on par with peers) against 26 peer carriers operating 9,851–15,001 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 11,361 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (104 driver OOS, 1,184 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 11,183 violations, 1,090 reportable crashes (29 involving fatalities).
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 592.5% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a passenger carrier running over-the-road lanes with 9,863 power units on file.