“For many years now, ATA has been honored to play a part in this marvelous event,” said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. “We’re very proud that our Share the Road truck, as well as dozens of trucks and drivers from ATA member companies, are doing what they can during this holiday season to help remember and honor those who gave what President Lincoln called ‘the last full measure of devotion.'”
The Share the Road truck, along with dozens of trucks from other motor carriers, will begin its journey from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery – one of 900 veterans’ cemeteries that will be receiving more than 500,000 wreaths.
“Our nation’s fallen servicemen and women gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and Mack is honored that our truck transports these wreaths to help signify our gratitude,” said John Walsh, Mack vice president of marketing.
The convoy to Arlington will begin in Harrington, and arrive the morning of December 13, making stops at schools and other locations to educate the public about trucking safety and the mission of Wreaths Across America.
“It is tremendously humbling to pull up to Arlington Cemetery with such an important load,” said Ralph Garcia, a Share the Road professional driver with ABF Freight System Inc. “Then to see the many veterans and families and volunteers come to unload these wreaths and lay them out, it is just such a privilege.”
“To see so many of my fellow drivers on this important journey is such a wonderful thing,” said Nate McCarty, a Share the Road professional driver with ABF Freight System. “I look forward to this trip as much as I do to any other run I make. It is an honor to be part of this convoy and a tremendously rewarding way to start the holiday season.”
Garcia and McCarty are available for interviews during their trip, but also follow their progress via the ATA website, as well as, on Twitter and Facebook.
