Scenes from the 2017 Capitol Christmas tree trip

Nov. 20, 2017
The 2017 Capitol Christmas tree made several stops during its 3,000-plus mile journey from Montana to Washington D.C, visiting towns, schools, and even Smokey Bear along the way.

The 3,000-mile journey of the 53rd U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree – a 79-foot Englemann Spruce – from the Kootenai National Forest in Montana to Washington, D.C., is making some 15 or so pit stops along the way at community events across Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri, and Kentucky before arriving in the nation’s capital. The tour stops began on Monday, Nov. 13, in Eureka, MT, and will end Nov. 26 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland before the tree is delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 27.

About the Author

Sean Kilcarr | Editor in Chief

Sean reports and comments on trends affecting the many different strata of the trucking industry -- light and medium duty fleets up through over-the-road truckload, less-than-truckload, and private fleet operations Also be sure to visit Sean's blog Trucks at Work where he offers analysis on a variety of different topics inside the trucking industry.

Sponsored Recommendations

Stop Sweating Temperature Excursions

Advanced chemical indicators give you the peace of mind that comes from reliable insights into your supply chains. Compromised shipments can be identified the moment they arrive...

How Electric Vehicles Help You Prolong the Life of Your Fleet

Before adopting electric vehicles for commercial/government fleets, prioritize cost inquiries. Maintenance is essential; understand the upkeep of EV fleets. Here’s what you need...

How to Choose the Right Route Planning Solution

This free buyer's guide will help equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to analyze route planning software and vendors in the market and, ultimately, make an informed...

How to Put Your Trucking Data to Work

How fleets can overcome data overload to optimize operations and get ahead.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!