American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road truck has set out on its annual trip to deliver handmade wreaths as part of the Wreaths Across America Tour. The Share the Road Truck is being driven from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery by Share the Road professional truck drivers Eddie Hosegood and Jerry Charron, both drivers for XPO Logistics.
“Each year, we are honored to have the Share the Road truck join the caravan of trucks delivering wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery where some of America’s heroes are laid to rest,” said Bill Graves, American Trucking Associations president and chief executive officer. “Wreaths Across America is a powerful program that touches many people, and we are honored to travel alongside many ATA member companies as part of this convoy.”
Starting in Harrington ME and traveling to Arlington VA, the Share the Road truck will be traveling as part of a procession of dozens of trucks from many motor carriers. The Arlington National Cemetery is the final stop of the journey, but is one of more than 900 veterans cemeteries throughout the nation that will receive more than 500,000 wreaths this holiday season.
The tour runs December 5–12, stopping at schools and communities along the way. During the stops, the public will have a chance to learn about the mission of Wreaths Across America and trucking safety. Ann LePage, the First Lady of Maine, will be riding in the Share the Road truck for one leg of the tour.
Hosegood and Charron first met during their military service as US Marines when they were assigned to the same unit on a Western Pacific tour.
“The cargo we are hauling this week is the most precious cargo to me,” said Hosegood. “I am honored to get the chance to volunteer for this trip and show my support for the fallen soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”
“In the past we’ve seen overwhelming support from communities throughout this trip,” said Charron. “People taking the time to stand in the freezing rain just to wave at the trucks as we pass by really shows the respect and adoration Americans have for veterans. As Marines, we know that our country comes first, and that’s why Wreaths Across America means so much.”
Share the Road is sponsored by Mack Trucks Inc and Michelin North America Inc, and supported by TA-Petro, Pre-Pass, Hyundai Translead, OmniTracs, SmartDrive, Mack Leasing, and Spireon.
Access www.atastr.org for further information.
