Is this the end of FirstFleet as we know it? WernerEnterprises just closed a massive $245 million acquisition of the Tennessee-baseddedicated carrier, shifting the trucking industry landscape in 2026. As Werneracquires FirstFleet, drivers are asking: what happens to my dedicated route, mypay, and my equipment? This $283 million total deal (including real estate)officially makes Werner the 5th largest dedicated carrier in the U.S., but atwhat cost to the drivers on the ground?
In today’s video, we’re breaking down the Werner FirstFleetmerger and what it means for the future of dedicated trucking jobs. With thefreight market still recovering, this move by Werner CEO Derek Leathers is ahuge bet on "resilient" freight like grocery and baked goods. But forthe 2,600+ FirstFleet drivers, the real question is whether the "familyculture" promised in the press release will survive the corporatetransition.
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