Washington, D.C. — The Truckload Carriers Association announced Saturday, December 13, 2026, will see millions of volunteers drape fresh balsam wreaths on the graves of U.S. service members across the nation as part of Wreaths Across America Day.

The initiative matters to truckers because TCA ties each wreath sponsorship to its scholarship fund, directing a portion of driver‑generated goodwill toward students pursuing careers in the truckload sector. By merging a patriotic tradition with a pipeline for new talent, the program strengthens the community that fuels America’s supply chain.

For the 2025 campaign TCA set a target of loading an entire trailer with roughly 5,000 sponsored wreaths, each priced at $17. Purchasers who use TCA’s dedicated link contribute $5 straight to the TCA Scholarship Fund, which supports students who have family ties to the trucking industry. Sponsors can sign up at truckload.org/wreaths‑across‑america, while volunteers interested in transporting the wreaths to cemeteries are directed to wreathsacrossamerica.org/getinvolved/supporttransportation.

What This Means for Drivers

CDL‑A drivers and owner‑operators who purchase a wreath gain a tangible way to honor veterans while investing in the next generation of truck driver jobs. The scholarship boost may translate into more qualified applicants for OTR truck driver positions, easing hiring pressures that many trucking companies report. Fleet managers can point to the program as a concrete example of corporate citizenship, enhancing driver retention when crews see their employer champion both community service and career development.

Industry Reaction

Carrier groups and driver associations have praised TCA’s dual‑focus approach, noting that the trucking world thrives on loyalty and respect—values mirrored in the wreath‑laying ceremony. Pilot Flying J, a long‑time partner, highlighted the driver appreciation dinner at Arlington National Cemetery as a reminder that the industry’s backbone is its people. Across the board, trucking companies hiring now see the event as a morale booster that aligns with FMCSA regulations emphasizing driver wellness and community involvement.

Key Points

• December 13, 2026 marks the nationwide Wreaths Across America Day, with TCA aiming to deliver 5,000 wreaths.
• Each wreath costs $17; $5 of every purchase funds the TCA Scholarship Fund for students linked to trucking.
• The Arlington Driver Appreciation Dinner on December 12 will host more than 75 professional drivers, courtesy of TCA and Pilot Flying J.
• Drivers can sponsor wreaths at truckload.org/wreaths‑across‑america and volunteer for transport via wreathsacrossamerica.org/getinvolved/supporttransportation.

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