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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the year ended December 31, 1995
Commission file number 0-14690


WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEBRASKA 47-0648386
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) identification no.)

INTERSTATE 80 & HIGHWAY 50
POST OFFICE BOX 37308
OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68137 (402) 895-6640
(Address of principal (Zip code) (Registrant's telephone number)
executive offices)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to the Form 10-K.
[ X ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No ___

The aggregate market value of the registrant's $.01 par value common stock
held by nonaffiliates of the registrant as of March 15, 1996 was $327,902,238
(based upon $23.75 per share closing price on that date, as reported by
NASDAQ). In making this calculation the registrant has assumed, without
admitting for any purpose, that all executive officers and directors of the
registrant, and no other persons, are affiliates.

As of March 15, 1996, 25,191,916 shares of the registrant's common stock were
outstanding.

Exhibit index is located on page 13. Portions of the 1995 Annual Report to
Stockholders are incorporated in Parts I, II and IV of this report. Portions
of the Proxy Statement of Registrant for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders
to be held May 14, 1996 are incorporated in Part III of this report.

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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a transportation company primarily engaged in
hauling truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and
intrastate commerce, with its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. References to
Werner or the Company are to Werner Enterprises, Inc. and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries. The Company operates throughout the 48 contiguous states
pursuant to operating authority, both common and contract, granted by the
Department of Transportation and pursuant to intrastate authority granted by
various states. The Company also has authority to operate in eight provinces
of Canada and has through trailer service in and out of Mexico. The
principal types of freight transported include retail store merchandise,
foodstuffs, beverages and beverage containers, paper products, plastic
products, metal products, lumber and building materials.

Marketing and Operations

Werner's business philosophy is to provide "high service, low cost"
transportation services. The Company has achieved this by (1) meeting the
special needs of its customers; (2) careful attention to its quality work
force; and (3) operating premium, modern equipment. Until 1992, the Company
operated in the high-service end of the dry van and flatbed medium-to-long-
haul segments of the truckload market which continues to be the Company's
major revenue source. In these markets, the Company focuses on shippers who
value the broad geographic coverage, customized services and flexibility
available from a larger, financially stable carrier. These shippers are
generally less sensitive to rate levels, preferring to have their freight
handled by a few "core" carriers with whom they can establish service-based,
long-term relationships.

In order to strengthen these customer relationships and to provide
opportunities for profitable growth, the Company began expanding into new
markets beginning in 1992. The Company's management analyzed possible new
markets based on the following criteria: market size, cost of entry,
potential long-term profitability and synergy with the Company's existing
business. It was decided to enter into three new markets: regional short-
haul, temperature-controlled and dedicated fleet services. Regional short-
haul consists of dry-van freight with a shorter length of haul, generally
around a major metropolitan area or areas. Temperature-controlled freight
requires specialized van trailers for products which are sensitive to
temperature conditions. Dedicated fleet services involves assuming total
responsibility for the transportation needs of a specific customer and
generally replacing their private fleet. In 1993, the Company also began
offering logistics services and rail intermodal transportation services.
These service offerings build on the Company's existing strengths in its
traditional markets and strategically position the Company to provide a broad
range of transportation services for its customers. See "Revenue Equipment"
for the number of tractors operated in each of the Company's service
divisions.

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The Company continues to improve its operational efficiencies by applying new
technologies and refining its management processes. In 1993 the Company
completed installation of two-way, satellite-based communications equipment
in the entire fleet. This technology streamlines communication between
drivers and the Company. Customers also benefit from the flexibility and
quick response provided by real-time communications. The Company's satellite
communication technology is complemented by a load optimization system which
considers factors such as transit time, maintenance, driver needs and
equipment needs in making optimal dispatch recommendations. The Company also
utilizes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) which allows customers to network
with the Company to send and track orders, receive billing information, etc.
In addition, the Company continues to refine its formal quality improvement
program to satisfy customers' needs cost effectively.

The Company has a diversified customer base and is not dependent on a small
group of customers or a specific industry for its freight. During 1995, the
Company's largest 5, 10 and 25 customers comprised approximately 19%, 25% and
37% of the Company's revenues, respectively.

Seasonality

In the trucking industry, revenues generally show a seasonal pattern as some
customers reduce shipments during and after the winter holiday season. The
Company's operating expenses have historically been slightly higher in the
winter months due primarily to decreased fuel efficiency and increased
maintenance costs of revenue equipment in colder weather. However, the
Company attempts to minimize the impact of seasonality through its marketing
program which seeks additional freight from certain customers during
traditionally slower shipping periods. Revenue can also be affected by bad
weather and holidays, since revenue is directly related to available working
days of shippers.

Employees and Owner-Operator Drivers

As of December 31, 1995, the Company employed 4,542 drivers, 440 mechanics
and maintenance personnel, and 840 management, administrative and support
personnel. The Company also had contracts with independent contractors
(owner-operators) for the services of 676 tractors that provide both a
tractor and a qualified driver or drivers. None of the Company's employees
is represented by a collective bargaining unit, and the Company considers
relations with its employees to be good.

The Company recognizes that its professional driver work force is one of its
most valuable assets. Over the past four years, several driver retention
programs have been introduced by the Company - including creation of a pay
package that more fairly compensates drivers for work associated with their
job (loading and unloading, extra stops, and layovers, for example). These
extra pay items are in addition to the drivers' mileage based pay which
increases with a driver's length of service and incentive pay such as a fuel
efficiency bonus and a mileage bonus. Effective May 1, 1994, the Company
increased the mileage pay for Company drivers by two cents per mile. This
increase has helped the Company to attract and retain qualified drivers to
meet its growth plans. Also, a regular schedule of driver/top management
meetings was initiated approximately four years ago to share information and
concerns and seek mutually satisfactory solutions. As a result of
management's attention to driver retention, the Company has significantly
reduced its driver turnover over the past several years, to a level believed
to be below the industry average.

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At times, there are shortages of drivers in the trucking industry,
particularly the long-haul segment. The Company's management believes that
the number of qualified drivers in the industry has been reduced because of
the Federal License Program implemented during 1992, elimination of federal
funding for driving schools, as well as individual drivers' desire to be home
more often. The Company anticipates that the competition for qualified
drivers will continue to be high, and cannot predict whether it will
experience shortages in the future.

The Company also recognizes that carefully selected owner-operators
complement its Company-employed drivers. Owner-operators supply their own
tractor and driver, and are responsible for their operating expenses in
return for a portion of the revenues generated. Because owner-operators
provide their own tractors, less capital is required for growth. Also,
owner-operators provide the Company with another source of drivers to support
its growth. The Company intends to continue its emphasis on recruiting
owner-operators.

Revenue Equipment

As of December 31, 1995, the Company operated 3,674 Company-owned tractors
and had contracts for 676 tractors owned by owner-operators. The tractors as
of December 31, 1995 were operated in the Company's service divisions as
follows: 2,880 medium-to-long-haul dry vans; 340 medium-to-long-haul
flatbeds; 460 regional short-haul vans; 290 temperature-controlled; and 380
dedicated. Approximately 70% of the Company's tractors are manufactured by
Freightliner. This standardization decreases downtime by simplifying
maintenance. The Company adheres to a comprehensive maintenance program for
both tractors and trailers. Due to continuous upgrading of the Company-owned
tractor fleet, the average age was 1.5 years at December 31, 1995. Owner-
operator tractors are inspected prior to acceptance by the Company for
compliance with operational and safety requirements of the Company and the
Department of Transportation. These tractors are then periodically
inspected, similar to Company-owned tractors, to monitor continued
compliance.

The Company operated 11,060 trailers at December 31, 1995 in the Company's
service divisions as follows: 9,695 dry vans; 759 flatbed; 537 temperature
controlled; and 69 other specialized trailers. As of December 31, 1995, 96%
of the Company's fleet of van trailers consisted of 53-foot trailers of which
8,827 of these 53-foot trailers are the new "plate" trailer design which
provides more capacity. Other trailer lengths such as 27-foot and 57-foot
are also provided by the Company to meet the specialized needs of customers.
The average age of the trailer fleet was 1.9 years at December 31, 1995.

Fuel

Shortages of fuel, increases in fuel prices or rationing of petroleum
products could have a materially adverse effect on the operations and
profitability of the Company. During a portion of 1993, the Company
experienced a temporary increase in the cost of fuel. The Company collected
a temporary fuel surcharge from its customers for a majority of this cost
increase. The Company can not predict when future fuel price increases will
occur or if such fuel surcharges could be used to offset future price
increases.

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The Company maintains above-ground and underground fuel storage tanks at
certain of its terminals. Leakage or damage to these facilities could expose
the Company to environmental clean-up costs. The tanks are routinely
inspected to help prevent and detect such problems.

Regulation

The Company is a motor carrier formerly regulated by the Interstate Commerce
Commission (ICC). The ICC Termination Act of 1995 transferred regulation of
motor carriers to the Surface Transportation Board of the United States
Department of Transportation (DOT), which assumed some of the former
functions of the ICC effective January 1, 1996, generally governing matters
such as registration to engage in motor carrier operations, accounting
systems, certain mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, and periodic
financial reporting. Motor carrier operations are also subject to safety
requirements prescribed by the DOT governing interstate operation. The
Company currently has a satisfactory DOT safety rating, which is the highest
available rating. A conditional or unsatisfactory DOT safety rating could
have an adverse effect on the Company, as some of the Company's contracts
with customers require a satisfactory rating. Such matters as weight and
dimensions of equipment are also subject to federal, state and international
regulations.

The federal Motor Carrier Act of 1980 was enacted to increase competition
among motor carriers and limit the level of regulation in the industry
(commonly referred to as deregulation). The Motor Carrier Act of 1980
enabled applicants to obtain ICC operating authority more easily and allowed
interstate motor carriers to change rates without ICC approval. This law
also removed many route and commodity restrictions on the transportation of
freight. As a result, the Company has obtained unlimited authority to carry
general commodities in interstate commerce throughout the 48 contiguous
states.

The Company currently has authority to carry freight on an intrastate basis
in 39 states. The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994
(the FAAA Act) amended sections of the Interstate Commerce Act to prevent
states from regulating rates, routes or service of motor carriers after
January 1, 1995. The FAAA Act did not address state oversight of motor
carrier safety and financial responsibility, or state taxation of
transportation. If a carrier wishes to operate in a state where it did not
previously have intrastate authority, it must, in most cases, still apply for
authority. The Company is currently in the process of applying for
intrastate authority in several of the remaining states where it does not
currently have such authority.

Competition

The trucking industry is highly competitive and includes thousands of
trucking companies. The Company competes primarily with other truckload
carriers. Railroads, less-than-truckload carriers and private carriers also
provide competition, but to a lesser degree. Deregulation of the trucking
industry in 1980 created an influx of truckload carriers which, with other
factors, created downward pressure on the industry's price structure.

Competition for the freight transported by the Company is based primarily on
service and efficiency and, to some degree, on freight rates alone. Few
other truckload carriers have greater financial resources, own more equipment
or carry a larger volume of freight than the Company. The Company is one of
the five largest truckload carriers in the trucking industry.

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ITEM  2.  PROPERTIES

Werner's headquarters is located along Interstate 80 just west of Omaha,
Nebraska, on approximately 210 acres, 171 of which are held for future
expansion. The headquarters consist of the Company's 108,000 square-foot
office building, a 5,000 square-foot computer center, and 73,000 square feet
of maintenance and repair facilities containing a central parts warehouse,
frame straightening and alignment machine, truck and trailer wash areas,
equipment safety lanes, body shops for tractors and trailers and a paint
booth. Additionally, the maintenance area includes a drivers' lounge, a
drivers' orientation section and a Company store.

The Company and its subsidiaries own a 22,000 square-foot terminal in
Springfield, Ohio, a 32,000 square-foot facility in Denver, a 18,000 square-
foot facility in Los Angeles, a 31,000 square-foot terminal in Atlanta, and
a 27,000 square-foot terminal in Dallas. All five locations include office
and maintenance space. The Company also is constructing a 25,000 square-foot
full-service terminal in Phoenix which is scheduled to open in the Spring of
1996.

Additionally, the Company leases several small sales offices and/or trailer
parking yards in various locations throughout the country.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business,
primarily involving claims for personal injury and property damage incurred
in the transportation of freight. The Company has assumed liability up to
$500,000 per claim and a $1,000,000 annual aggregate amount of liability
between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for personal injury and property damage
claims. The Company maintains insurance which covers liability in excess of
this amount to coverage levels that management considers adequate. The
Company believes that adverse results in one or more of these claims would
not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial
position. The information set forth in Note (1) "Insurance and Claims
Accruals" on page 20, Note (4) "Insurance and Claims" on page 21 and Note (7)
"Commitments and Contingencies" on page 23 of the Annual Report is
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

During the fourth quarter of 1995, no matters were submitted to a vote of
security holders.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information set forth under the captions "Price Range of Common Stock"
and "Dividend Policy" on page 24 of the Annual Report, "Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders' Equity" on page 19 of the Annual Report, and Note
(1) "Common Stock and Earnings Per Share" on page 21 of the Annual Report is
incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM  6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The information set forth under the caption "Financial Highlights" on page 1
of the Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

The information set forth under the caption "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" on pages 13
through 15 of the Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The information set forth under the captions , "Consolidated Statements of
Income", "Consolidated Balance Sheets", "Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows", "Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity", "Report of
Independent Public Accountants" and "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements", on pages 16 through 23 of the Annual Report is incorporated
herein by reference.

ITEM 9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

No reports on Form 8-K have been filed within the twenty-four months prior to
December 31, 1995, involving a change of accountants or disagreements on
accounting and financial disclosure.

PART III

Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this report on Form
10-K in that the Company will file a definitive proxy statement pursuant to
Regulation 14A (Proxy Statement) not later than 120 days after the end of the
fiscal year covered by this report on Form 10-K, and certain information
included therein is incorporated herein by reference. Only those sections of
the Proxy Statement which specifically address the items set forth herein are
incorporated by reference. Such incorporation does not include the
Compensation Committee Report or the Performance Graph included in the Proxy
Statement.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to
the Company's Proxy Statement.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to
the Company's Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to
the Company's Proxy Statement.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to
the Company's Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Financial Statements and Schedules.

(1) Financial Statements -- The information set forth under the
following captions on pages 16 through 23 of the Annual Report is
incorporated by reference. Page references are to page numbers in the Annual
Report.
Page

Consolidated Statements of Income 16
Consolidated Balance Sheets 17
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 18
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 19
Report of Independent Public Accountants 19
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 20-23

(2) Financial Statement Schedules -- The consolidated financial
statement schedule set forth under the following caption is included herein.
The page reference is to the consecutively numbered pages of this report on
Form 10-K.
Page

Report of Independent Public Accountants on Schedule 11
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 12

(3) Exhibits -- The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted as
a separate section of this report on Form 10-K (see Exhibit Index).

(4) Reports on Form 8-K -- There were no reports on Form 8-K filed by
the Company during the fourth quarter of 1995.

FORM 11-K INFORMATION INCLUDED HEREIN RELATED TO
STOCK OPTION AND EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS

Stock Option Plan

The Company's Stock Option Plan (the Stock Option Plan) is a nonqualified
plan that provides for the grant of options to management employees. Options
are granted at prices equal to the market value of the common stock on the
date the option is granted. The options are exercisable over a period
(determined by the Option Committee of the Board of Directors) not to exceed
ten years and one day from the date of grant. Stock appreciation rights may
also be granted at the same time as participants are awarded stock options.

Stock appreciation rights are exercisable at a time when the related options
may be exercised. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be
optioned under the Stock Option Plan is 2,000,000 shares. Additionally, the
maximum number of shares which may be optioned to any one person under the
Stock Option Plan is 500,000 shares. Members of the Option Committee are not
eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan while members of the Option
Committee.

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Current members of the Option Committee are:

Clarence L. Werner Irving B. Epstein
Werner Enterprises, Inc. Epstein & Epstein
P.O. Box 37308 Suite 123
Omaha, NE 68137 10050 Regency Cr.
Omaha, NE 68114

Curtis G. Werner Martin F. Thompson
Werner Enterprises, Inc. 5145 S. 184th Plaza
P.O. Box 37308 Omaha, NE 68135
Omaha, NE 68137

These persons do not receive compensation for their services as members of
the Option Committee, except outside directors, who receive a fee of $2,000
for each meeting of the Option Committee they attend if not held on a day on
which a meeting of the Board of Directors is held.

The information set forth in Note (6) "Stock Option Plan" on page 22 of the
Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference. No stock appreciation
rights are outstanding. All employees to whom options were granted were
provided with a copy of the Stock Option Plan's Prospectus, as well as the
Company's most recent Annual Report.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Any person employed by the Company or any subsidiary at least 90 days and who
is employed at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis may participate in
the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the Purchase Plan). Eligible
participants designate the amount of regular payroll deductions and/or a
single annual payment, subject to a $1,950 yearly maximum amount, that will
be used to purchase shares of the Company's common stock on the Over-The-
Counter Market subject to the terms of the Purchase Plan. The Company
contributes an amount equal to 15% of each participant's contributions under
the Purchase Plan. Interest accrues on Purchase Plan contributions at a rate
of 5.25%. The broker's commissions and administrative charges related to
purchases of common stock under the Purchase Plan are paid by the Company.
As of December 31, 1995, 480 employees were participating in the Purchase
Plan.

The administrator of the Purchase Plan is John J. Steele, Vice President -
Controller and Secretary of the Company, Post Office Box 37308, Omaha,
Nebraska 68137. Mr. Steele has received no compensation for his services as
administrator.

The broker utilized by the Company to make purchases under the Purchase Plan
is Smith Barney, Inc., 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013. The
total amount of compensation received by Smith Barney, Inc. from the Purchase
Plan for services in all capacities during the year ended December 31, 1995
was $8,593. Participants are provided with a copy of the Purchase Plan's
Prospectus, as well as the Company's most recent Annual Report and any
quarterly reports prepared since the Annual Report.

Following each purchase under the Purchase Plan, each participant receives a
statement from the broker detailing the number of shares purchased, the
purchase price, and the accumulated number of shares owned by the
participant.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 26th day
of March, 1996.
WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.

By: /s/ Robert E. Synowicki, Jr.
Robert E. Synowicki, Jr.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature Position Date

/s/ Clarence L. Werner Chairman of the Board, March 26, 1996
Clarence L. Werner Chief Executive Officer
and Director

/s/ Gary L. Werner Vice Chairman, President March 26, 1996
Gary L. Werner and Director

/s/ Curtis G. Werner Executive Vice President, March 26, 1996
Curtis G. Werner Chief Operating Officer
and Director

/s/ Gregory L. Werner Executive Vice President March 26, 1996
Gregory L. Werner and Director

/s/ Robert E. Synowicki, Jr. Executive Vice President March 26, 1996
Robert E. Synowicki, Jr. and Chief Financial Officer


/s/ John J. Steele Vice President - Controller March 26, 1996
John J. Steele and Secretary


/s/ Irving B. Epstein Director March 26, 1996
Irving B. Epstein


/s/ Martin F. Thompson Director March 26, 1996
Martin F. Thompson


/s/ Gerald H. Timmerman Director March 26, 1996
Gerald H. Timmerman


/s/ Gail M. Werner-Robertson Director March 26, 1996
Gail M. Werner-Robertson


/s/ Donald W. Rogert Director March 26, 1996
Donald W. Rogert
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON SCHEDULE

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Werner Enterprises, Inc.:

We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated financial statements included in Werner
Enterprises, Inc.'s annual report to stockholders incorporated by
reference in this Form 10-K, and have issued our report thereon
dated January 24, 1996. Our audit was made for the purpose of
forming an opinion on those statements taken as a whole. The
schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) of this Form 10-K is the
responsibility of the Company's management and is presented for
purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's
rules and is not a part of the basic consolidated financial
statements. This schedule has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in the audit of the basic consolidated financial
statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material
respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a
whole.


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Omaha, Nebraska,
January 24, 1996


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SCHEDULE II

WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.


VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands)


Balance at Charged to Writeoff Balance at
Beginning Costs and of Doubtful End of
of Period Expenses Accounts Period

Year ended December 31, 1995:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $2,791 $606 $157 $3,240

Year ended December 31, 1994:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $2,552 $455 $216 $2,791

Year ended December 31, 1993:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $2,444 $360 $252 $2,552



















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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Page Number or Incorporated
Number Description by Reference to

3(i)(A) Revised and Amended Articles Exhibit 3 to Registration
of Incorporation Statement on Form S-1,
Registration No. 33-5245

3(i)(B) Articles of Amendment to Exhibit 3(i) to the
Articles of Incorporation Company's report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended
May 31, 1994

3(ii) Revised and Amended By-Laws Exhibit 3(ii) to the
Company's report on Form
10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1994

10 Amended and Restated Stock Exhibit 10 to the Company's
Option Plan report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended May 31, 1994

13 Incorporated by reference Page 14 of sequentially
sections of Annual Report numbered pages
to Stockholders for the
year ended December 31, 1995

21 Subsidiaries of the Page 27 of sequentially
Registrant numbered pages

23 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP Page 28 of sequentially
numbered pages

27 Financial Data Schedule Page 29 of sequentially
numbered pages





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