About
Eric J. Downing has served as Werner Enterprises' Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2023. He previously served since 2016 as Senior Vice President of Dedicated, after being Vice President of Specialized Services since 2012.
Since joining the company in 1998 he has held roles in operations, marketing and Logistics. He served in the United States Air Force from 1991 to 1998 and works with Werner's associate resource group for veterans. He holds a degree from the University of Nebraska - Omaha in criminology and criminal justice.
Roles
Werner Enterprises Inc.
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer · Current role
2023–present
Werner Enterprises
SVP of Dedicated / VP of Specialized Services · Joined in 1998 with roles in operations, marketing and Logistics.
2012-2023
United States Air Force
Service Member
1991-1998
External Roles
Truckload Carriers Association
Board Member
current
Nebraska Trucking Association
Board Executive Committee
current
Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
All other compensation
$3,133
Total compensation
$1,162,263
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Cash incentive
Annual cash incentive
$186,822
Stock awards
Also at Werner Enterprises Inc.