Every year, these carriers play a pivotal role in transporting wreaths to honor American veterans. Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations for WAA, stated, “Many of our partners donating their time each year are veterans themselves, including the professional drivers hauling the loads. Professional drivers and carriers that join WAA’s Honor Fleet have the desire to do something meaningful to honor veterans and their loved ones and many say that Wreaths Across America provides a way for them to do that.”

The Role of the Honor Fleet

The Honor Fleet serves as the backbone of Wreaths Across America’s mission, delivering millions of beautifully crafted veterans’ wreaths to locations nationwide. Reflecting on 2024, the fleet hauled 739 loads of wreaths using support from 397 trucking companies to reach more than 4,900 participating destinations, including the esteemed Arlington National Cemetery.

By partnering with the Honor Fleet, trucking companies demonstrate unwavering dedication to giving back to the nation and honoring those who have served.

Celebrating This Year’s Honorees

To celebrate their significant contributions, WAA honors the following 17 carriers for their generosity, commitment, and tireless efforts in supporting veterans and their families over the years:

• Abilene Motor Express

• Jetco Delivery

• Hirschbach Motor Lines

• Boyd Grain Inc.

• Big G Express

• Knight Transportation

• Classic Carriers

• Leonard’s Express

• Hoekstra Transportation, LLC

• Convoy Systems LLC

• Paul MH Sagehorn LLC

• Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

• Total Transportation of Mississippi

• Heartland Express

• Waste Masters Solutions

• J.B. Hunt

• Matrix Expedited Service

By dedicating their resources to WAA’s annual wreath-laying mission, these companies demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to remembering and honoring American veterans and their loved ones.

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The convoy will conclude its weeklong journey at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, December 14, 2024, coinciding with National Wreaths Across America Day, a day dedicated to honoring veterans and their sacrifices.

Public Stops Along the Way

The official route, which is accessible here, features several public events taking place in states including Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. These stops provide community members the chance to observe the convoy and participate in this important commemoration.

Participating Trucking Companies

The Escort to Arlington has grown considerably, featuring 14 tractor-trailers this year, operated by leading trucking companies, including:

• Baylor Trucking

• Budd Van Lines

• Saia LTL

• Schneider National

• Witte Bros. Exchange, Inc.

• Page ETC Transportation

• Delhaize Transportation LLC (operating as Hannaford Supermarkets)

• American Trucking Associations – Workforce Heroes

• Cargo Transporters, Inc.

• Prime Inc.

• Brown Dog Carriers

• Walmart Transportation

• Interstate Van Lines

• H.O. Wolding, Inc. (operating as Bison Transport USA)

Load One Carriers will continue its pivotal role as the ceremonial wreath transporter throughout the weeklong event.

These organizations each carry a portion of the sponsored veterans’ wreaths that thousands of volunteers will later place at Arlington National Cemetery, commemorating the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans.

Chevrolet Supports the Mission

For the 10th consecutive year, Chevrolet has generously provided 12 escort vehicles, including the all-electric Silverado EV RST, to transport Gold Star and Blue Star family members as well as veterans accompanying the convoy throughout the week. Chevrolet has also sponsored 4,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at Arlington.

Expanding Participation Nationwide

While Arlington National Cemetery is a focal point, National Wreaths Across America Day is celebrated at more than 4,800 locations across the country. These ceremonies are free and open to the public, offering everyone the opportunity to take part in honoring veterans by volunteering to place wreaths in their memory.

Visit the Wreaths Across America website to find a participating location near you and join this powerful movement of remembrance and gratitude.

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