Eric J.  Downing net worth and biography

Eric Downing Biography and Net Worth

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Werner Enterprises

Eric J. Downing has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Werner since January 2023. He previously served since 2016 as Senior Vice President of Dedicated, after having been Vice President of Specialized Services since 2012. Since joining the Company in 1998, he has also had roles in Operations, Marketing and Logistics.

Downing was in the United States Air Force from 1991 – 1998 and works with Werner’s associate resource group for veterans. He has a degree from the University of Nebraska – Omaha in criminology and criminal justice. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he serves on the board of the Truckload Carriers Association and on the executive committee of the Nebraska Trucking Association board.

Downing volunteers for Ashland Youth Sports in his hometown. He has four children with his spouse, Megan.

What is Eric J. Downing's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Eric J. Downing is at least $1.79 million as of February 19th, 2026. Mr. Downing owns 57,364 shares of Werner Enterprises stock worth more than $1,790,904 as of March 10th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Downing may own. Learn More about Eric J. Downing's net worth.

How old is Eric J. Downing?

Mr. Downing is currently 51 years old. There are 8 older executives and no younger executives at Werner Enterprises. The oldest executive at Werner Enterprises is Mr. Clarence L. Werner, Founder & Chairman Emeritus, who is 86 years old. Learn More on Eric J. Downing's age.

How do I contact Eric J. Downing?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Downing and other Werner Enterprises executives is 14507 FRONTIER ROAD, OMAHA NE, 68145. Werner Enterprises can also be reached via phone at (402) 895-6640 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Eric J. Downing's contact information.

Has Eric J. Downing been buying or selling shares of Werner Enterprises?

During the past quarter, Eric J. Downing has sold $99,298.04 in Werner Enterprises stock. Most recently, Eric J. Downing sold 1,418 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.78, for a transaction totalling $49,318.04. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer now directly owns 55,946 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,945,801.88. Learn More on Eric J. Downing's trading history.

Who are Werner Enterprises' active insiders?

Werner Enterprises' insider roster includes Scott Arves (Director), Eric Downing (Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer), and Carmen Tapio (Director). Learn More on Werner Enterprises' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Werner Enterprises?

In the last twelve months, insiders at the transportation company sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 2,846 shares worth more than $99,298.04. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 20th when COO Eric J Downing sold 1,418 shares worth more than $49,318.04. Insiders at Werner Enterprises own 1.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Werner Enterprises.

Information on this page was last updated on 2/20/2026.

Eric J. Downing Insider Trading History at Werner Enterprises

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
2/20/2026Sell1,418$34.78$49,318.0455,946View SEC Filing Icon  
2/19/2026Sell1,428$35.00$49,980.0057,364View SEC Filing Icon  
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Eric J. Downing Buying and Selling Activity at Werner Enterprises

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Werner Enterprises Company Overview

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Werner Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment operates a fleet of medium-to-long-haul vans that transports various consumer nondurable products and other commodities in truckload quantities using dry van trailers; the expedited fleet, which offers time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; a regional short-haul fleet that provides truckload van service in the United States; and temperature-controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature-sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers. This segment provides truckload services to retail distribution centers or manufacturing facilities using dry vans or trailers to transport retail store merchandise, consumer products, food and beverage products, and manufactured products. As of December 31, 2023, it had a fleet of 8,000 trucks, which included 7,740 company-operated, as well as 260 owned and operated by independent contractors; and 30,810 trailers that comprised dry vans, flatbeds, temperature-controlled, and other trailers. The Werner Logistics segment provides non-asset-based transportation and logistics services, including truck brokerage; logistics management services and solutions; rail transportation through alliances with rail and drayage providers; and residential and commercial deliveries of large or heavy items using liftgate straight trucks. As of December 31, 2023, this segment operated 35 drayage tractors and 115 delivery trucks. It also sells used trucks and trailers; and trades used trucks to original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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