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T ruck drivers from over 100 differ- ent volunteer carriers transported 670,000 remembrance wreaths to 1,100 veterans' cemeteries across the U.S. as part of Wreaths Across America (WAA) this past Christmas season. Nearly 300 tractor-trailers were needed to haul the wreaths from the Worcester Wreath Company in Har- rington, Me., to their various destina- tions. Wreaths were placed on graves at most cemeteries Saturday, Dec. 12. A designated convoy of 11 trucks helped with the delivery of more than 240,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. during a week long trek, making stops along the way to promote WAA's message. There were 53 trucks that loaded in Dec. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. TCA, WAA host drivers ap- preciation dinner The Truckload Carriers Association and WAA recognized the companies and truck drivers who volunteered their time to transport wreaths to Ar- lington at a banquet Friday, Dec. 11. The banquet recognized the driv- ers, trucking company owners and leaders, TCA staff, WAA volunteers and the nearly 500 volunteers who coordinated logistics for the Arlington National Cemetery wreath-laying. Nashville recording artist Lindsay Lawler, the spokesperson of TCA's Highway Angel program, performed at the event. She then presented country star Trace Adkins, who played several songs for the audience. "I always fi nd it diffi cult to adequately BEST 4 www.FlatbedTruckingJobs.com February 2016 Trucking once again helps ensure wreaths reach veterans' graves PRACTICES Remembrance wreaths, placed by volunteers, adorn veterans' headstones at Alabama National Cemetery on Dec. 12. (Truckers News | Deanne Winslett)