Pilot, one of the leading travel center companies in the nation, has pledged $50,000 to assist aspiring truck drivers in obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The donation was made in partnership with Giving Tuesday, benefiting Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships for the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
This generous contribution reflects Pilot’s commitment to supporting both the trucking industry and the families of service members. The funds will grant scholarship opportunities to eligible individuals, helping them start their trucking careers and strengthen the nation’s essential supply chain.
“It’s an honor for Pilot to continue to celebrate and honor the incredible heroes across our country—the truck drivers who safely put millions of miles on our highways to keep us going and our service members, first responders and their families who sacrifice so much for our nation,” said Wendy Hamilton, Chief of Staff at Pilot. “Giving back to the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and the communities we serve, especially through education, is a small way to show our gratitude and support their future. We look forward to seeing more truck drivers out here and are thankful for the work done through Folds of Honor and their scholarship programs.”
Folds of Honor, established in 2007, has so far delivered over 62,000 scholarships across all 50 states, amounting to nearly $290 million in educational aid. This shared mission aligns perfectly with Pilot’s efforts to give back to service members’ families by providing educational opportunities with lasting impact.
“Folds of Honor is grateful for the support of Pilot,” said Lt Col Dan Rooney, CEO and Founder of Folds of Honor. “This contribution will enable us to heighten our impact and further our mission to honor the sacrifice of America’s service members and first responders and educate their legacy. Pilot, its team members, and the individuals it serves are true patriots that understand the importance of education and are doing something about it.”
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