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 14, 2004
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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 (402)895-6640
(Address of principal (Zip Code) (Registrant's telephone number)
executive offices)
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)
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CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 14, 2004, the registrant issued a news release announcing
its operating revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September
30, 2004. A copy of the news release is included as an exhibit to this
Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 News release issued by the registrant on October 14,
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: October 15, 2004 By: /s/ John J. Steele
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John J. Steele
Senior Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: October 15, 2004 By: /s/ James L. Johnson
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James L. Johnson
Vice President, Controller and
Corporate Secretary