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Truckload carrier and logistics provider Werner Enterprises announced much-earlier acquisitions of a pair of truck-driving schools, the American Institute of Trucking and Roadmaster Drivers School.

The Department of Veterans Affairs approved Werner Enterprise’s request to extend its 12-month professional truck driver apprenticeship program to 24 months, the truckload carrier said.

Werner Enterprises CEO Greg Werner has stepped down, and its board of directors has elected company founder Clarence “C.L.” Werner to replace his son in that position.

The founder of Werner Enterprises, Clarence “C.L.” Werner, was re-elected chairman as his son, Gary, stepped down from the position to spend more time with his family, according to the company.

Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises will adopt Spireon Inc.’s FleetLocate trailer-tracking technology after a one-year pilot, the companies said.

Werner Enterprises’ third-quarter profit climbed 22% from a year ago, with the truckload carrier citing “consistent strength” in freight demand.

Werner Enterprises Inc. has agreed to make an equity investment in Chinese transportation firm Hercules Logistics Co. to enhance capabilities in the international market, the Omaha, Nebraska-based carrier said.

Gloria Werner, co-founder of Werner Enterprises, died May 20.

Werner Enterprises said its first-quarter profit fell 18% due in part to “severe winter storms” during the period.

Werner Enterprises said its fourth-quarter profit declined from a year ago partially due to higher operating costs and lower miles per truck from severe weather.