Wreaths Across America recently recognized 17 transportation partners with 10 or more years of service as an “Honor Fleet” member.
WAA’s Honor Fleet is responsible for transporting and delivering millions of veterans’ wreaths across the country. In 2024, 739 loads of veterans’ wreaths were hauled by 397 trucking companies to over 4,900 participating locations, including Arlington National Cemetery.
Trucking partners are the backbone of the annual wreath laying event. WAA said the following are being honored for their tireless efforts, generosity, and commitment to honoring veterans and their families.
This year’s honorees are:
- Abilene Motor Express
- Jetco Delivery
- Hirschbach Motor Lines
- Boyd Grain Inc.
- Big G Express
- Knight Transportation
- Classic Carriers
- Leonard’s Express
- Hoekstra Transportation, LLC
- Convoy Systems LLC
- Paul MH Sagehorn LLC
- Hampton Roads Moving & Storage
- Total Transportation of Mississippi
- Heartland Express
- Waste Masters Solutions
- J.B. Hunt
- Matrix Expedited Service
“Many of our partners donating their time each year are veterans themselves, including the professional drivers hauling the loads,” said Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America. “Professional drivers and carriers that join WAA’s Honor Fleet have the desire to do something meaningful to honor veterans and their loved ones and many say that Wreaths Across America provides a way for them to do that.”
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