Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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commercial carrier journal | december 2016 59 Honoring past and present CARRIER: Dart Transit GRAPHICS DESIGNER: The Johnson Group THE DART NETWORK unveiled three trucks and trailers this past Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifices of the U.S. mili- tary. Three owner-operators were selected from a pool of entries to lease the trucks, including both retired and active members of the military. The trailers will be used for special events, including the Eagan, Minn.- based company's participation in convoys, parades and Wreaths Across America this month. "Military men and women sacrifice a lot for us, so it's important that we recog - nize and pay tribute to them," said Kristen Ries, communications manager. "Our driving community is very excited about the new trucks and trailers, and we couldn't be happier to offer this to them." Dart's fleet graphics honor the sacrifices of our nation's past service members and recognize current military men and women for their brave service. The tractors feature a silhouette of the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima, while the trail - ers feature the words "Freedom is Fragile" with the silhouette of a modern soldier. WHY WE LIKED IT: "These Dart tractors and trailers are truly an eye-pop- ping and whiplash-inducing way to grab everyone's attention on the high- way and remind them of the sacrifices that our veterans present and past have made to protect and defend the United States. The colors of the sun, clouds, hills and U.S. flag carry over on front and back and are highlighted by the soldiers in silhouette, images that could embody anyone who's ever worn the uniform." – Dean Smallwood, CCJ managing editor