Trucking Industry Supports the U.S. Military Service Members & Veterans

TMAF Celebrates Flag Day by Sharing Stories of How the Industry Gives Back to Veterans

Each year on June 14, Americans recognize the longstanding symbol of our freedom: the U.S. flag. On Flag Day, which is also the birthday of the U.S. Army, we recognize the importance of and celebrate the founding of the U.S. flag, the greatest symbol of our democracy. We also pay tribute to our servicemembers and veterans for their sacrifice to our country as they fought alongside Old Glory to protect our nation’s freedoms and liberties.

After a call for submissions from the industry, TMAF compiled a list of stories of how TMAF’s supporters, including Garner Trucking, ATA, Load One and Big M Transportation, as well as other industry companies and schools give back to our nation’s veterans. Continue reading to learn more about these efforts to give back the military community.

TMAF’s supporters include:

Garner Trucking

Ohio-based Garner Trucking is committed to honoring and hiring military veterans. For several years, Garner awarded their Driver of the Year recipient with a new military themed truck. The military trucks, which travel the country, symbolize different parts of military history to help share those stories with the motoring public as can be seen below. In addition to traveling America’s roads, Garner’s military trucks are used to deliver donated wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for the annual Wreaths Across America event. Garner’s trucks also deliver wreaths for a local wreath laying event in Ohio.

American Trucking Associations (ATA)

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) shows their appreciation for veterans in many ways. The association continues to work with the government to help support veterans and make it easier for them to transition from the military to their careers in trucking. ATA also participates in Wreaths Across America each year and the Hiring Our Heroes program. ATA’s military wrapped truck is pictured below in front of the new National Museum of the United States Army in Virginia.

Load One

Load One, based in Michigan, shows their support for our troops with their military wrapped trucks, which are pictured below. The trucks, which travel American roads, include the message “Our freedom isn’t free. Thank you veterans!”

Big M Transportation

Big M Transportation, based in Mississippi, shows their respect and appreciation for veterans and military service members through inviting veterans to join their Big Dog Fleet for the Elite VA Program; offering a two-year paid benefit through their partnership with the Mississippi VA, and participating in a Nationwide Under 21 program, which provides veterans under the age of 21 to with truck driving experience through a new pilot program sponsored by the U.S. government. Big M thanks our nation’s military members with the message “Freedom isn’t free” that is pictured on their military wrapped truck below.

Additional industry efforts include:

XPO Logistics, Inc.

Connecticut-based trucking company XPO is committed to military hiring and advancement and leads several recruiting efforts to hire veterans and reservists. The company shows its dedication to the military by wrapping its fleet in colorful camouflage and messages of support, which can be seen below. These specially wrapped trucks, installed in honor of Military Appreciation Month, will be seen on roads across the country throughout the year. With military experience celebrated at XPO, the honor of driving the specially wrapped military trucks will go to XPO drivers who are veterans and have driven at least one million accident-free miles.

Givens Transportation

Givens Transportation, based in Virginia, actively recruits former and discharging service members. The company offers reimbursed driving school expenses and structured training, and provides a family-like atmosphere to help support service members during their transition from military to civilian life. Givens truck, pictured below, recognizes the sacrifices of members of the U.S. Marines.

Del Mar College

Texas-based Del Mar College, which has a truck driving training program, is proud to serve veterans in South Texas as can be seen in the message on their military wrapped truck below. Del Mar College has a dedicated veterans services center, the Delmar College Veterans Center, to support military members and veterans throughout their education journey, as well as provide guidance and assistance during their workforce preparation and beyond.

Trout Trucking Company, Inc.

Texas-based Trout Trucking Company, Inc. has several veterans driving in their fleet. Trout Trucking hosts an annual Veteran’s Day dinner and tank signing on their military wrapped trucks, pictured below, to show their dedication and express their support and gratitude to America’s veterans and servicemembers.

Red Classic

Red Classic, which is based in North Carolina, is proud to hire, celebrate and support veterans. The company believes that veteran’s leadership abilities, commitment to service and dedication make them ideal teammates. Red Classic shows their support for the military and our flag with their trailer wrap pictured below.

Maverick Transportation, LLC

Arkansas-based Maverick Transportation, LLC is committed to the hiring and career growth of America’s military men and women. Their fleet, which includes the military wrapped truck pictured below, is currently comprised of 17% military veterans. Maverick’s student training program is designed to support military veterans while they start their career and allows new drivers to use their GI Bill™ benefits to supplement their income during their first year of employment.

North Carolina-based Mack Trucks has proudly paid tribute to military men and women who have fallen in the line of duty with a custom-wrapped Mack Anthem® model. The wrap, pictured below, was debuted at the 32nd annual Rolling Thunder — Ride for Freedom rally in Washington D.C. in 2019. The customized Mack Anthem features graphics honoring each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and prisoners of war. On the side of the truck are the words, “All gave some; some gave all. Remember those who served.”