Founder Profile
Clarence L. Werner
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Clarence L. Werner?
Clarence L. Werner is a founder of Werner Enterprises, which was founded in 1956.
- Company founded
- Werner Enterprises
- Founded
- 1956
Background
C.L. Werner started out as a truck driver, operating his own single truck at age 19.
Founding Story
Clarence L. "C.L." Werner founded Werner Enterprises in 1956 with one truck and built it into one of the largest US truckload carriers. He led the company through its 1986 Nasdaq listing and handed the CEO role to Derek J. Leathers in 2016. Clarence L. Werner was born in 1932.
Sources
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- Werner Enterprises FY2025 Form 10-K (Werner Enterprises)
- Werner Enterprises Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results (Werner Enterprises)