A remarkable convoy of trucking companies is set to participate in Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington,” a meaningful initiative delivering memorial wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. This year’s event commences on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and will traverse the East Coast with planned public stops at schools, memorials, and other notable locations.
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.
Source: Truckers News
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