Director Paul A. Hoelting of Werner Enterprises Inc. filed a Form 4 on August 10, 2026, disclosing the acquisition of 2,058 shares of common stock through a restricted stock award granted on August 7, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: Paul A. Hoelting, identified as a Director of Werner Enterprises Inc.
  • Award size: 2,058 shares of common stock acquired on August 7, 2026, at a price of $0.
  • Transaction code: A (acquisition), classified as a restricted stock award under a stockholder-approved equity plan.
  • Vesting schedule: 34% vests on August 7, 2027, followed by two annual increments of 33% each beginning August 7, 2028, with full vesting on August 7, 2029.
  • Resulting ownership: 2,058 shares of common stock beneficially owned directly following the transaction.

Werner Enterprises Director Paul Hoelting Awarded Restricted Stock Under Equity Plan

According to the Form 4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul A. Hoelting, a Director of Werner Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: WERN), received a restricted stock award of 2,058 shares of common stock on August 7, 2026. The filing states the award was made at a price of $0 and was granted under a stockholder-approved equity plan.

The filing's explanation of responses notes that the award "shall vest subject to continued Board service," with 34% vesting on August 7, 2027, which is one year after the grant date. The remaining shares are scheduled to vest in two annual increments of 33% each, beginning August 7, 2028, with the award becoming "fully vested on August 7, 2029," according to the filing.

Following the reported transaction, Hoelting's direct beneficial ownership stands at 2,058 shares of Werner Enterprises common stock, as disclosed in the filing. The Form 4 was signed by Christina Calley by power of attorney for Paul A. Hoelting and filed on August 10, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

The filing discloses a restricted stock award of 2,058 shares granted to Director Paul A. Hoelting on August 7, 2026, at no cost, under a stockholder-approved equity plan, with a multi-year vesting schedule ending August 7, 2029.