Since 2007, Wreaths Across America has been dedicated to educating the public about the importance of remembering our fallen service members, honoring those who serve and teaching future generations about their service and sacrifices.
The Wreaths Across America mission is something we hold close to our hearts at J.B. Hunt: Remember, Honor, Teach. As a company founded by a veteran, we are proud to be a part of the annual convoy that delivers evergreen wreaths each year to national cemeteries across the country.
What is Wreaths Across America?
“Wreaths Across America is bigger than any one person and I’m glad to even be just a small part of that. Hauling these wreaths has been the highlight of my driving career.” – Claude, Navy Veteran and J.B. Hunt Driver
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that works to deliver holiday wreaths to the graves of fallen service members to national cemeteries across the country. Each year, more than two million wreaths are placed at more than 2,100 participating locations, with approximately three million people volunteering to help this take place. Since 2014, J.B. Hunt has volunteered our resources and equipment to help Wreaths Across America achieve their mission.
This year, J.B. Hunt is hauling 56 loads across the country and delivering 11 loads directly to 13 national cemeteries. This amounts to approximately 356,000 wreaths hauled throughout December as they make their way to cemeteries.
To make these deliveries, 74 J.B. Hunt drivers were selected to participate in the Wreaths Across America convoy throughout the month, which includes 59 key exchange ceremonies as loads are passed on to the driver responsible for the next leg of the journey.
Barbara, a Dedicated Contract Services® driver, is an Air Force veteran and one-million-mile safe driver with J.B. Hunt. She has had the experience of participating in the Wreaths Across America convoy with us, and says the experience is unforgettable.
“If you ever get the opportunity to attend a Wreath’s ceremony, take it,” Barbara said. “The event is even more amazing when you get the feeling of actually being present there. You get this wave of emotion that comes over you because you realize these individuals died for us all … we can all come together behind this cause.”
Honoring Veterans
Participation in Wreaths Across America is one piece of the larger picture of veteran and service member support at J.B. Hunt. Our founder, Johnnie Bryan Hunt, was both a driver and a veteran, and we are dedicated to honoring his vision for J.B. Hunt by putting our people first and providing career opportunities for veterans.
Named as one of VIQTORY’s Top 10 Military Friendly® Employers, expertise gained through the military can translate to a successful civilian career behind the wheel, under the hood or at a desk with J.B. Hunt. Transitioning service members can become civilian truck drivers using transferrable experience from the military or through our Apprenticeship Program.
As a part of our team, you will find progressive policies toward military leave, including make-whole and differential pay, as well as deployment and re-entry guides for our active-duty service members. As part of our Company Giving Pillars, veteran support goes beyond just providing great careers but extends to promoting and financially supporting programs that impact military members.
Drive With a Veteran-Founded Company
You deserve a career with a team who will not only recognize your commitment as a service member but honor it with action. Call 1-877-791-9458 to talk with a recruiter or fill out this short form to pre-qualify today.
