Alexandria, Virginia — The Truckload Carriers Association has formally partnered with Wreaths Across America for the upcoming Truckloads of Remembrance campaign, combining veteran remembrance efforts with financial backing for the TCA Scholarship Fund. Motor carriers around the country pitch in annually by donating linehaul capacity, diesel, drivers, and man-hours to move thousands of evergreen wreaths to hallowed grounds nationwide.
This year, the association operates as an official WAA payback Sponsorship Group to direct wreath placements specifically at Arlington National Cemetery this December. More than 300 trucking operations regularly collaborate with the organization to cover upwards of 4,200 participating cemeteries across the United States, keeping freight moving for a national cause every winter.
Courtney George, who directs transportation and industry relations for Wreaths Across America, notes that carriers absorb every operational cost associated with moving the holiday freight. The TCA's specific December delivery requires a full trailer containing approximately 5,000 sponsored wreaths. Individual wreath sponsorships cost seventeen dollars, with five dollars from each purchase routed directly to the TCA Scholarship Fund, an educational resource established back in 1973 for families connected to the commercial motor vehicle industry.
What This Means for Drivers
Professional drivers and owner-operators often find themselves directly behind the wheel of these dedicated holiday runs, volunteering time during the peak winter freight season. Hauling these dedicated loads allows OTR truck drivers to participate in a massive national tribute while keeping equipment rolling through the December slump. Fleet managers and independent contractors working with participating carriers can coordinate directly with dispatch to support the freight movement and help clear the lanes for the December delivery date.
Industry Reaction
Jim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, emphasizes that the expanded partnership creates an ideal balance between honoring fallen service members and supporting the educational futures of trucking families. Industry associations continue to throw their weight behind the December push, encouraging member fleets and independent owner-operators to sponsor trailers and get involved with local logistics. Trucking companies hiring for winter operations frequently highlight these community-focused campaigns to attract drivers who value civic engagement alongside steady miles.
Key Points
- The Truckload Carriers Association teamed up with Wreaths Across America for the Truckloads of Remembrance initiative.
- WAA collaborates with over 300 transportation companies to deliver veterans' wreaths to more than 4,200 cemeteries nationwide.
- Each wreath sponsorship costs $17, with $5 returning to the TCA Scholarship Fund to support trucking industry families.
- The TCA plans to deliver a full trailer carrying roughly 5,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery this December.
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