A number of trucking companies will participate in the annual convoy to deliver memorial wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery next month.
Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 7. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way.
Stops with public events will be held in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C., before arriving at Arlington National Cemetery on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 14, National Wreaths Across America Day.
Wreaths Across America
- Baylor Trucking
- Budd Van Lines
- Saia LTL
- Schneider National
- Witte Bros. Exchange, Inc.
- Page ETC Transportation
- Delhaize Transportation LLC (DBA Hannaford Supermarkets)
- American Trucking Associations – Workforce Heroes
- Cargo Transporters, Inc.
- Prime Inc.
- Brown Dog Carriers
- Walmart Transportation
- Interstate Van Lines
- H.O. Wolding, Inc. (DBA Bison Transport USA).
Load One Carriers will again serve as the ceremonial wreath transporter for the week.
These organizations will haul a portion of the sponsored veterans’ wreaths designated for placement by thousands of volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day.
For the 10th year in a row, Chevrolet has generously provided the 12 wrapped escort vehicles, including the All-Electric Silverado EV RST, to transport participating Gold Star and Blue Star family members and veterans during the week-long trip. In addition, Chevrolet has also sponsored 4,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at Arlington National Cemetery.
National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies are happening at more than 4,800 participating locations nationwide.These events are free and open to all people. Click here to find a participating location near you to support and/or volunteer to place wreaths.
