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WERNER ENTERPRISES INC

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 11, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 11, 2025

WERN$27.89+3.5%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) as of June, 2025

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(1)Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Werner Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Werner”). Redeemable noncontrolling interest on the consolidated condensed balance sheets represents the portion of a consolidated entity in which we do not have a direct equity ownership. In these notes, the terms “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Werner Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions relating to these entities have been eliminated.

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Form 10-Q and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which are all of normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These consolidated financial statements do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements; although in management’s opinion, the disclosures are adequate so that the information presented is not misleading.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2025. In the opinion of management, the information set forth on the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheets from which it has been derived.

These consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained in our 2024 Form 10-K.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Not Yet Effective

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, with the objective of enhancing the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax information through income tax disclosure improvements, primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. The provisions of this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, using a prospective approach. Retrospective application is permitted. We are evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09, and we expect this ASU to impact our disclosures but not our results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, requiring public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. The provisions of this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, using either a prospective or retrospective approach. We are evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03, and we expect this ASU to impact our disclosures but not our results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

(2)Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized over time as control of the promised services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services.

The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by revenue source (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months EndedJune 30,
2025202420252024
Truckload Transportation Services$517,647$537,069$1,019,522$1,088,195
Werner Logistics221,177208,912416,735411,394
Inter-segment eliminations(4,749)(3,263)(8,812)(7,334)
Transportation services734,075742,7181,427,4451,492,255
Other revenues19,07318,08037,81737,623
Total revenues$753,148$760,798$1,465,262$1,529,878

The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geographic areas in which we conduct business (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months EndedJune 30,
2025202420252024
United States$715,677$716,559$1,390,919$1,438,419
Mexico33,55736,16567,16875,285
Canada3,9148,0747,17516,174
Total revenues$753,148$760,798$1,465,262$1,529,878

Operating revenues for foreign countries include revenues for (i) shipments with an origin or destination in that country and (ii) other services provided in that country. If both the origin and destination are in a foreign country, the revenues are attributed to the country of origin.

Contract Balances and Accounts Receivable

A receivable is an unconditional right to consideration and is recognized when shipments have been completed and the related performance obligation has been fully satisfied. At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the accounts receivable, trade, net, balance was $420.5 million and $391.7 million, respectively. Contract assets represent a conditional right to consideration in exchange for goods or services and are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional. At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of contract assets was$7.0 million and $6.3 million, respectively. We have recognized contract assets within the other current assets financial statement caption on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. These contract assets are considered current assets as they will be settled in less than 12 months.

Contract liabilities represent advance consideration received from customers and are recognized as revenues over time as the related performance obligation is satisfied. At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of contract liabilities was $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The amount ofrevenues recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2025 that was included in the December 31, 2024 contract liability balance was$1.4 million. We have recognized contract liabilities within the accounts payable and other current liabilities financial statement captions on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. These contract liabilities are considered current liabilities as they will be settled in less than 12 months.

Performance Obligations

We have elected to apply the practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, to not disclose the value of remaining performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less. Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price allocated to future reporting periods for freight shipments started but not completed at the reporting date that we expect to recognize as revenue in the period subsequent to the reporting date; transit times generally average approximately 3 days.

During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, revenues recognized from performance obligations related to prior periods (for example, due to changes in transaction price) were not material.

(3)Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired in business combinations. There were no changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

The following table presents acquired intangible assets (in thousands):

June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
GrossCarryingAmountAccumulatedAmortizationNetCarryingAmountGrossCarryingAmountAccumulatedAmortizationNetCarryingAmount
Customer relationships$80,200$(26,020)$54,180$80,200$(22,009)$58,191
Trade names24,600(7,408)17,19224,600(6,384)18,216
Total intangible assets$104,800$(33,428)$71,372$104,800$(28,393)$76,407

Amortization expense on intangible assets was $2.5 million and $5.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and is reported in depreciation and amortization on the consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2025, we estimate future amortization expense for intangible assets will be $5.0 million for the remainder of 2025, and $10.1 million for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.

(4)Leases

We have entered into operating leases primarily for real estate. The leases have terms which range from 2 years to 18 years, and some include options to renew. Renewal terms are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option to renew.

Operating leases are included in other non-current assets, other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date, using our incremental borrowing rate because the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable. We have certain contracts for real estate that may contain lease and non-lease components which we have elected to treat as a single lease component. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease expense is recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. Lease expense is reported in rent and purchased transportation on the consolidated statements of income.

The following table presents balance sheet and other operating lease information (dollars in thousands):

June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Right-of-use assets (recorded in other non-current assets)$44,176$49,599
Current lease liabilities (recorded in other current liabilities)$15,501$15,352
Long-term lease liabilities (recorded in other long-term liabilities)31,04436,406
Total operating lease liabilities$46,545$51,758
Weighted-average remaining lease term for operating leases4.58 years4.75 years
Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases4.9%5.0%

The following table presents the maturities of operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2025 (in thousands):

2025 (remaining)$8,908
202616,371
20278,746
20287,005
20294,179
Thereafter6,002
Total undiscounted operating lease payments51,211
Less: Imputed interest(4,666)
Present value of operating lease liabilities$46,545

Cash Flows

During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, right-of-use assets of $2.5 million and $13.8 million, respectively, were recognized as non-cash asset additions that resulted from new operating lease liabilities. Cash paid for amounts included in the present value of operating lease liabilities was $8.8 million and $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and are included in operating cash flows.

Operating Lease Expense

Operating lease expense was $6.6 million and $13.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $4.9 million and $9.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. This expense included $4.5 million and $9.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $3.3 million and $6.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, for long-term operating leases, with the remainder for variable and short-term lease expense.

Lessor Operating Leases

We are the lessor of tractors and trailers (revenue equipment) under operating leases with initial terms of 1 year to 10 years. At times, we also lease or sublease real estate to third parties. We recognize revenue for such leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Revenues were $2.9 million and $5.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $2.3 million and $4.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively.

The following table presents information about the maturities of these operating leases as of June 30, 2025 (in thousands):

2025 (remaining)$5,176
20263,812
202776
2028—
2029—
Thereafter—
Total$9,064

The owned assets underlying our leases as lessor primarily consist of revenue equipment. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the gross carrying value of such revenue equipment underlying these leases was $63.6 million and $61.8 million, respectively, and accumulated depreciation was $25.8 million and $26.7 million, respectively. Depreciation expense for these assets was $2.1 million and $4.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, and $1.8 million and $3.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively.

(5)Fair Value

Fair Value Measurement — Definition and Hierarchy

ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurement, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

ASC 820-10 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels, as follows:

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.

Level 2 — Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Such inputs include quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active and inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, where there is little, if any, observable market activity or data for the asset or liability.

In general, and where applicable, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. This pricing methodology applies to our Level 1 assets and liabilities. If quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities are not available to determine fair value, then we use quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. This pricing methodology would apply to Level 2 assets and liabilities.

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

Level inFair Value Hierarchy · Fair Value
June 30, 2025 · December 31, 2024
Assets:
Other non-current assets:
Pay-fixed interest rate swaps (1)2$—$1,162
Equity securities (2)1106141
Total other non-current assets$106$1,303
Liabilities:
Other current liabilities:
Pay-fixed interest rate swaps (1)2$11$134
Other long-term liabilities:
Pay-fixed interest rate swaps (1)23,9612,420
Contingent consideration associated with acquisition3—9,315
Total other long-term liabilities3,96111,735
Total liabilities at fair value$3,972$11,869

(1)Pay-fixed interest rate swaps are measured on a recurring basis by netting the discounted future fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on the expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observed market interest rate curves. See Note 7 – Debt and Credit Facilities for further information on our interest rate swaps.

(2) Represents our investment in an autonomous technology company. For additional information regarding the valuation of this equity security, see Note 6 – Investments.

The following table presents changes in the fair value of our contingent earnout liability (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months EndedJune 30,
2025202420252024
Balance at beginning of period$9,421$8,998$9,315$8,896
Payment for contingent consideration (1)(1,500)—(1,500)—
Change in fair value (2)(7,921)104(7,815)206
Balance at end of period$—$9,102$—$9,102

(1)The final outcome of the contingent consideration arrangement related to the Baylor Trucking, Inc. acquisition was negotiated and paid in April 2025, as certain financial performance goals were achieved. The contingent earnout period was scheduled to end on October 31, 2025.

(2)Represents a net favorable change to the contingent earnout liability, resulting from the finalization of the Baylor Trucking, Inc. contingent consideration arrangement in April 2025.

The estimated fair value of our contingent consideration arrangement was based upon probability-adjusted inputs for the acquired entity. Additionally, as the liability was stated at present value, the passage of time alone increased the estimated fair value of the liability each reporting period. Change in fair value is recorded in other operating expenses on the consolidated statements of income.

We have ownership interests in investments, primarily Mastery Logistics Systems, Inc. (“MLSI”), which do not have readily determinable fair values and are accounted for using the measurement alternative in ASC 321, Investments - Equity Securities. Our ownership interest in Autotech Fund III, L.P. (the “Autotech Fund”) is accounted for under ASC 323, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures. For additional information regarding the valuation of these investments, see Note 6 – Investments.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable trade, and accounts payable are short-term in nature and accordingly are carried at amounts that approximate fair value. The carrying amount of our variable-rate long-term debt approximates fair value due to the duration of our credit arrangements and the variable interest rates.

(6)Investments

Equity Investments without Readily Determinable Fair Values

Our strategic equity investments without readily determinable fair values primarily consist of our investment in MLSI, a transportation management systems company. MLSI has developed a cloud-based transportation management system using its SaaS technology, and we have obtained a license. Our investments are being accounted for under ASC 321 using the measurement alternative and are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. We record changes in the values of our investments based on events that occur that would indicate the values have changed, in loss (gain) on investments in equity securities on the consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the value of our investment in MLSI was $109.9 million and $103.9 million, respectively, and the value of our other equity investments without readily determinable fair values was $379 thousand and $358 thousand, respectively. No gains or losses were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our equity investments without readily determinable fair values during the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Investment in equity securities$11$11$6,021$21

As of June 30, 2025, cumulative upward adjustments on our equity securities without readily determinable fair values totaled $64.9 million.

Equity Investments with Readily Determinable Fair Values

We own a strategic minority equity investment in an autonomous technology company, which is being accounted for under ASC 321 and is recorded in other noncurrent assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the value of this investment was $0.1 million. For additional information regarding the fair value of this equity investment, see Note 5 – Fair Value.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our equity investments with readily determinable fair values during the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Loss on investments in equity securities$33$52$35$190

Equity Method Investment

In January 2023, we committed to make a $20.0 million investment in the Autotech Fund pursuant to a limited partnership agreement. The Autotech Fund is managed by Autotech Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on ground transportation technology. Our interest, which represents an ownership percentage of less than 20%, is being accounted for under ASC 323. As a limited partner, we will make periodic capital contributions toward this total commitment amount. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the value of our investment in the Autotech Fund was $9.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, and is recorded in other noncurrent assets on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. The carrying amount of the Autotech Fund as of June 30, 2025 was updated using operating results through March 31, 2025, as this is the most recent information available to us at this time.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our equity method investment during the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Capital contributions$1,760$1,300$1,760$2,360
Loss (earnings) from equity method investment$(719)$141$(842)274

As of June 30, 2025, our cumulative capital contributions in the Autotech Fund were $9.0 million.

(7)Debt and Credit Facilities

On December 20, 2022, we entered into a $1.075 billion unsecured credit facility with a group of lenders (the “2022 Credit Agreement”), replacing our previous credit facilities. The 2022 Credit Agreement is scheduled to mature on December 20, 2027, and has a $100.0 million maximum limit for the aggregate amount of letters of credit issued.

Revolving credit loans drawn under the 2022 Credit Agreement bear interest, at our option, at (i) the Base Rate (the highest of (a) the Prime Rate, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, or (c) the one-month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 1.10%), plus a margin ranging between 0.125% and 0.750%, or (ii) Term SOFR plus 0.10% and a margin ranging between 1.125% and 1.750%. Swingline loans drawn under the 2022 Credit Agreement bear interest at the Base Rate, as defined above, plus a margin ranging between 0.125% and 0.750%. The 2022 Credit Agreement also requires us to pay quarterly (i) a letter of credit commission on the daily amount available to be drawn under such standby letters of credit at rates ranging between 1.125% and 1.750% per annum and (ii) a nonrefundable commitment fee on the average daily unused amount of the commitment at rates ranging between 0.125% and 0.250% per annum. The margin, letter of credit commission, and commitment fee rates are based on our ratio of net funded debt to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). There are no scheduled principal payments due on the 2022 Credit Agreement until the maturity date, and interest is payable in arrears at periodic intervals not to exceed three months.

Availability of such funds under the 2022 Credit Agreement is conditional upon various customary terms and covenants. Such covenants include, among other things, two financial covenants requiring us (i) not to exceed a maximum ratio of net funded debt to EBITDA and (ii) to exceed a minimum ratio of EBITDA to interest expense. As of June 30, 2025, we were in compliance with these covenants.

We have entered into variable-for-fixed interest rate swap agreements in order to limit our exposure to increases in interest rates on a portion of our variable-rate indebtedness. Under the terms of our interest rate swap agreements, we receive monthly variable-rate interest payments based on one-month Term SOFR and make monthly fixed-rate interest payments as specified in the interest rate swap agreements. We have designated our interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges. Changes in fair value of outstanding derivatives in cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income until earnings are impacted by the hedged transactions. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, in July 2025, two variable-for-fixed interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $40.0 million matured and we entered intotwo variable-for-fixed interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $60.0 million, maturing in July 2028. For additional information regarding our interest rate swaps, see Note 5 – Fair Value and Note 11 - Subsequent Events.

On March 27, 2025, the Company and Werner Receivables Company, LLC (“WRC”), a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Loan Security Agreement (“LSA”) with various lenders. The LSA is scheduled to terminate on March 27, 2028, unless extended by the parties and is subject to earlier termination as provided in the LSA. The LSA is a secured borrowing that is collateralized by eligible receivables, for which the Company is the servicing agent. WRC is a bankruptcy remote, special purpose entity and the borrower under the LSA. The Company has contributed and from time to time sells a designated pool of eligible accounts receivables to WRC which, in turn, may borrow funds under the LSA on a revolving basis. The collateral is available to satisfy the claims related to the lenders’ interests in the receivables and unavailable to satisfy claims of the Company and its subsidiaries. The LSA does not qualify for sale treatment. Accordingly, the Company’s eligible receivables remain on our condensed consolidated balance sheets in accounts receivable, trade, less allowance.

Subject to eligible receivables, the maximum amount of funding available to WRC is $300.0 million, which may increase to $350.0 million upon WRC’s request and acceptance by the lenders. Borrowings under the LSA bear interest at (i) a commercial paper rate or (ii) one-month Term SOFR, plus 0.10%. The LSA also requires us to pay nonrefundable drawn and undrawn fees on the average daily used and unused amounts of the commitment, respectively.

The LSA is subject various affirmative and negative covenants, representations and warranties, and default and termination provisions customary for facilities of this type, including a minimum borrower’s net worth covenant. As of June 30, 2025, we were in compliance with these covenants.

The following table presents total debt (in thousands):

June 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Current portion of long-term debt
2022 Credit Agreement$—$20,000
Long-term debt, net of current portion
2022 Credit Agreement (1)430,000630,000
LSA (weighted average interest rate of 5.20% at June 30, 2025)295,000—
Total long-term debt, net of current portion725,000630,000
Total debt$725,000$650,000

(1)As of June 30, 2025, our outstanding revolving credit loan balance under the 2022 Credit Agreement consisted of:

$75.0 million at a weighted average variable interest rate of 5.90%;

$40.0 million which is effectively fixed at 6.45% with interest rate swap agreements through July 2025;

$90.0 million which is effectively fixed at 6.12% with interest rate swap agreements through July 2026;

$75.0 million which is effectively fixed at 6.23% with an interest rate swap agreement through April 2027;

$75.0 million which is effectively fixed at 6.09% with an interest rate swap agreement through May 2027; and

$75.0 million which is effectively fixed at 5.14% with an interest rate swap agreement through August 2028.

Our total available borrowing capacity was $644.1 million as of June 30, 2025, consisting of $639.1 million under the 2022 Credit Agreement after considering $5.9 million in stand-by letters of credit under which we are obligated, and $5.0 million under the LSA.

Availability under the LSA is calculated as follows (in thousands):

June 30, 2025
Borrowing base, based on eligible receivables$300,000
Less: outstanding borrowings(295,000)
Availability under LSA$5,000

For information regarding the fair value of our debt, see Note 5 – Fair Value.

At June 30, 2025, the aggregate maturities of future debt principal payments are as follows (in thousands):

2025 (remaining)$—
2026—
2027430,000
2028295,000
Total$725,000

(8)Commitments and Contingencies

We have committed to property and equipment purchases of approximately $116.4 million at June 30, 2025.

We are involved in certain claims and pending litigation, including those described herein, arising in the ordinary course of business. The majority of these claims relate to bodily injury, property damage, cargo and workers’ compensation incurred in the transportation of freight, as well as certain class action litigation related to personnel and employment matters. We accrue for the uninsured portion of contingent losses from these and other pending claims when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the knowledge of the facts, management believes the resolution of claims and pending litigation, taking into account existing reserves, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict, and our view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and related events unfold.

On May 17, 2018, in Harris County District Court in Houston, Texas, a jury rendered an adverse verdict against the Company in a lawsuit arising from a December 30, 2014 accident between a Werner tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. On July 30, 2018, the court entered a final judgment against Werner for $92.0 million, including pre-judgment interest. The Company pursued an appeal of this verdict, and on May 18, 2023, the Texas Court of Appeals overruled Werner’s appeal and affirmed the trial court’s judgment. The Company filed a Petition for Review with the Texas Supreme Court and, on August 30, 2024 the Texas Supreme Court granted the Company’s Petition for Review. Oral argument of the appeal was held on December 3, 2024. On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court reversed the verdict and rendered a judgment in the Company’s favor, effectively ending the case in favor of Werner.

Under the Company’s insurance policies in effect on the date of this accident, the Company’s maximum liability for this accident was $10.0 million (plus pre-judgment and post-judgment interest) with premium-based coverage that exceeded the 2018 jury verdict amount. As a result of the June 27, 2025 decision, the Company reversed a $45.7 million liability (including interest) through insurance and claims expense on the statements of income during the three months ended June 30, 2025. In June 2025, the Company also reversed a $79.2 million receivable from its third-party insurance providers from other non-current assets and a corresponding liability of the same amount from the long-term portion of insurance and claims accruals on the consolidated condensed balance sheets, as the Company was the primary obligor of the 2018 verdict under the terms of the Company’s insurance policies.

We are also involved in certain class action litigation in which the plaintiffs allege claims for failure to provide meal and rest breaks, unpaid wages, unauthorized deductions and other items. With respect to claims brought by a group of plaintiffs alleging unauthorized deductions, the Federal District Court in Nebraska granted plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment in March 2025. We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the amount of liability with respect to plaintiffs’ claim of unauthorized deductions and such amount will be determined at trial, which is scheduled to begin on October 14, 2025. The Company intends to appeal the ruling on the parties’ respective motions for summary judgment. We anticipate further legal rulings from the Court at, before, or after trial that may substantially affect the scope of the claims asserted. As a result, we are unable at this time to estimate the amount of the possible liability or range of liability for any of plaintiffs’ claims, if any, that we may incur as a result of these claims. We will continue to vigorously defend against the claims brought by the plaintiffs.

(9)Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Werner by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Werner by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding restricted stock awards. Performance awards are excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares until the threshold performance conditions have been satisfied. There are no differences in the numerators of our computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for any periods presented.

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is shown below (in thousands, except per share amounts).

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Net income attributable to Werner$44,062$9,465$33,964$15,777
Weighted average common shares outstanding60,88862,70661,38663,089
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards113154146202
Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share61,00162,86061,53263,291
Basic earnings per share$0.72$0.15$0.55$0.25
Diluted earnings per share$0.72$0.15$0.55$0.25

(10)Segment Information

We havetwo reportable segments – Truckload Transportation Services (“TTS”) and Werner Logistics.

The TTS reportable segment consists oftwo operating segments, Dedicated and One-Way Truckload. These operating segments are aggregated because they have similar economic characteristics and meet the other aggregation criteria described in the accounting guidance for segment reporting. Dedicated provides truckload services dedicated to a specific customer, generally for a retail distribution center or manufacturing facility, utilizing either dry van or specialized trailers. One-Way Truckload is comprised of the following operating fleets: (i) the medium-to-long-haul van (“Van”) fleet transports a variety of consumer nondurable products and other commodities in truckload quantities over irregular routes using dry van trailers, including Mexico cross-border routes; (ii) the expedited (“Expedited”) fleet provides time-sensitive truckload services utilizing driver teams; (iii) the regional short-haul (“Regional”) fleet provides comparable truckload van service within geographic regions across the United States; and (iv) the Temperature Controlled fleet provides truckload services for temperature sensitive products over irregular routes utilizing temperature-controlled trailers. Revenues for the TTS segment include a small amount of non-trucking revenues which consist primarily of the intra-Mexico portion of cross-border shipments delivered to or from Mexico where we utilize a third-party capacity provider.

The Werner Logistics segment provides non-asset-based transportation and logistics services. Werner Logistics provides services throughout North America and generates the majority of our non-trucking revenues through three divisions. These three Werner Logistics divisions are as follows: (i) Truckload Logistics, which uses contracted carriers to complete shipments for brokerage customers and freight management customers for which we offer a full range of single-source logistics management services and solutions; (ii) the Intermodal (“Intermodal”) division offers rail transportation through alliances with rail and drayage providers as an alternative to truck transportation; and (iii) Werner Final Mile (“Final Mile”) offers residential and commercial deliveries of large or heavy items using third-party agents, independent contractors, and Company employees with two-person delivery teams operating a liftgate straight truck.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies contained in our 2024 Form 10-K. Inter-segment transactions between reporting segments have been recorded at amounts approximating market and are eliminated in consolidation.

The chief operating officer of the Company is our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). Our CODM evaluates the operating results of each individual segment, using monthly divisional financial statements, to asses performance and to allocate resources to each segment. Our divisional financial statements detail the revenues and operating expenses of each individual segment netting to operating income (loss) that allows the CODM to make operational decisions regarding each individual segment.

We do not prepare separate balance sheets by segment and, as a result, assets are not separately identifiable by segment. Based on our operations, certain revenue-generating assets (primarily tractors and trailers) are interchangeable between segments. Depreciation for these interchangeable assets is allocated to segments based on the actual number of units utilized by the segment during the period. Other depreciation and amortization is allocated to segments based on specific identification or as a percentage of a metric such as average number of tractors.

The following tables summarize our segment information (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Truckload Transportation Services · Werner Logistics · Total
Revenues from external customers$512,898$221,177$734,075
Inter-segment revenues4,749—4,749
Reportable segment revenues517,647221,177738,824
Reconciliation of revenues:
Other revenues (1)19,073
Elimination of inter-segment revenues(4,749)
Consolidated revenues$753,148
Less operating expenses: (2)
Salaries, wages and benefits (3)225,12318,044243,167
Fuel59,73133860,069
Supplies and maintenance53,7102,91656,626
Taxes and licenses22,66224422,906
Insurance and claims (4)(7,555)506(7,049)
Depreciation and amortization65,2073,86869,075
Rent and purchased transportation40,110190,293230,403
Communications and utilities3,1072283,335
Gains on sales of property and equipment(5,799)(420)(6,219)
Other segment items (5)(2,738)832(1,906)
Reportable segment operating expenses453,558216,849670,407
Reportable segment operating income$64,089$4,328$68,417
Reconciliation of operating income:
Other operating loss (1)(2,096)
Consolidated operating income$66,321
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Truckload Transportation Services · Werner Logistics · Total
Revenues from external customers$533,806$208,912$742,718
Inter-segment revenues3,263—3,263
Reportable segment revenues537,069208,912745,981
Reconciliation of revenues:
Other revenues (1)18,080
Elimination of inter-segment revenues(3,263)
Consolidated revenues$760,798
Less operating expenses: (2)
Salaries, wages and benefits231,64020,486252,126
Fuel71,23240271,634
Supplies and maintenance53,6541,98955,643
Taxes and licenses25,09922825,327
Insurance and claims30,5011,40031,901
Depreciation and amortization65,5723,74569,317
Rent and purchased transportation33,783178,819212,602
Communications and utilities3,2674653,732
Gains on sales of property and equipment(1,466)(265)(1,731)
Other segment items (5)2,7891,0933,882
Reportable segment operating expenses516,071208,362724,433
Reportable segment operating income$20,998$550$21,548
Reconciliation of operating income:
Other operating loss (1)(1,937)
Consolidated operating income$19,611
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Truckload Transportation Services · Werner Logistics · Total
Revenues from external customers$1,010,710$416,735$1,427,445
Inter-segment revenues8,812—8,812
Reportable segment revenues1,019,522416,7351,436,257
Reconciliation of revenues:
Other revenues (1)37,817
Elimination of inter-segment revenues(8,812)
Consolidated revenues$1,465,262
Less operating expenses: (2)
Salaries, wages and benefits (3)442,82636,300479,126
Fuel122,164698122,862
Supplies and maintenance105,0485,589110,637
Taxes and licenses44,61946745,086
Insurance and claims (4)35,5191,12836,647
Depreciation and amortization128,2537,560135,813
Rent and purchased transportation78,563359,512438,075
Communications and utilities6,7155857,300
Gains on sales of property and equipment(9,087)(719)(9,806)
Other segment items (5)1,7291,7623,491
Reportable segment operating expenses956,349412,8821,369,231
Reportable segment operating income$63,173$3,853$67,026
Reconciliation of operating income:
Other operating loss (1)(6,537)
Consolidated operating income$60,489
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Truckload Transportation Services · Werner Logistics · Total
Revenues from external customers$1,080,861$411,394$1,492,255
Inter-segment revenues7,334—7,334
Reportable segment revenues1,088,195411,3941,499,589
Reconciliation of revenues:
Other revenues (1)37,623
Elimination of inter-segment revenues(7,334)
Consolidated revenues$1,529,878
Less operating expenses: (2)
Salaries, wages and benefits468,17141,796509,967
Fuel148,106840148,946
Supplies and maintenance107,7843,873111,657
Taxes and licenses49,87546850,343
Insurance and claims65,5352,62968,164
Depreciation and amortization132,5057,412139,917
Rent and purchased transportation66,278352,985419,263
Communications and utilities6,9011,2328,133
Gains on sales of property and equipment(5,931)(484)(6,415)
Other segment items (5)7,1332,4229,555
Reportable segment operating expenses1,046,357413,1731,459,530
Reportable segment operating income (loss)$41,838$(1,779)$40,059
Reconciliation of operating income:
Other operating loss (1)(4,860)
Consolidated operating income$35,199

(1)Revenues and operating income or loss from segments below the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments. Those segments include driver training schools, transportation-related activities such as third-party equipment maintenance and equipment leasing, other business activities, and corporate related items which are incidental to our activities and are not attributable to any of our operating segments.

(2) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. Inter-segment expenses are included within the amounts shown.

(3) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, salaries, wages and benefits for the TTS and Werner Logistics segments included severance costs of $0.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively, related to recent cost saving initiatives.

(4) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, insurance and claims expense for the TTS segment was offset by a $45.7 million liability reversal as a result of a favorable decision related to a lawsuit arising from a December 2014 accident. For additional information regarding this lawsuit, see Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies.

(5)Other segment items for each reportable segment primarily includes costs for professional services. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, other segment items for the TTS segment were partially offset by a net favorable change of $7.9 million and $7.8 million, respectively, to the contingent earnout liability related to the Baylor Trucking, Inc. acquisition. For additional information regarding this contingent consideration arrangement, see Note 5 – Fair Value.

(11)Subsequent Events

In July 2025, two variable-for-fixed interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $40.0 million matured and we entered intotwo variable-for-fixed interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $60.0 million, maturing in July 2028. Under the terms of the new interest rate swap agreements, we will receive monthly variable-rate interest payments based on one-month Term SOFR, and make monthly fixed-rate interest payments as specified in the interest rate swap agreements. For additional information regarding our interest rate swaps, see Note 5 – Fair Value and Note 7 - Debt and Credit Facilities.

On July 4, 2025, the United States enacted a budget reconciliation package known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), which includes significant provisions such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the restoration of favorable tax treatments for certain business provisions. ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires entities to recognize the effects of new income tax legislation on deferred tax balances in the reporting period in which the legislation is enacted. We will record the effects of the OBBBA on deferred tax balances during the third quarter ending September 30, 2025. We are evaluating the impact of this new legislation, and we do not expect it to have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition but expect a favorable impact on our cash flows resulting from the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property.

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