UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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):
October 16, 2008
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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) Number) Identification No.)
14507 FRONTIER ROAD
POST OFFICE BOX 45308
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68145
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 895-6640
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of
the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 16, 2008, the registrant issued a press release regarding,
among other things, its revenues and earnings for the third quarter
ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to the Form 8-K, the
information under this Item 2.02 and the press release exhibit to this Form
8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section 18; nor shall such
information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"), unless the registrant expressly states that such
information and exhibit are to be considered "filed" under the Exchange
Act or incorporates such information and exhibit by specific reference in
an Exchange Act or Securities Act filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 Press release issued by the registrant on October 16,
2008, "Werner Enterprises Reports Third Quarter 2008
Revenues and Earnings"
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: October 16, 2008 By: /s/ John J. Steele
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John J. Steele
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: October 16, 2008 By: /s/ James L. Johnson
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James L. Johnson
Senior Vice President,
Controller and Corporate
Secretary