Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025:
- Organizers have announced the tour schedule for the 2025 Wreaths Across America convoy from Maine to D.C.
- “I got nervous about the people in the car -- I had to go help them.” Highway Angel Marco Medel Morga
Schedule set for Wreaths Across America convoy
What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade -- Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” -- will kick off on Saturday, December 6.
The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the year-long mission to “Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom,” the organization said.
Stops with public events will be held in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C., before arriving at Arlington National Cemetery on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 13, National Wreaths Across America Day. Those interested can tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio to hear live coverage from escort events throughout the week.
For the 11th year in a row, Chevrolet has provided the 10 wrapped escort vehicles, including an All-Electric Silverado EV, to transport participating Gold Star and Blue Star family members and veterans during the week-long trip. In addition, Chevrolet has sponsored 4,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement by volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery to help remember our nation’s service members.
[Related: Remember, honor, teach: What Wreaths Across America means for trucking, and all of us]
This year’s participants include national leaders from American Gold Star Mothers, the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the VFW Auxiliary, AMVETS, and other Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs). Members of the Patriot Guard Riders, Patriot Riders, and law enforcement from departments across Maine and New England will provide escort to ensure safe transport for all participants throughout the week.
The Escort to Arlington has grown to consist of 13 tractor-trailers representing American Trucking Associations' Workforce Heroes, Cari’s Blessing, Bennett Motor Express LLC, Brown Dog Carriers, Cargo Transporters, Delhaize Transportation LLC (DBA Hannaford Supermarkets), H.O. Wolding, Inc. (DBA Bison Transport USA), Interstate Van Lines, Merchants Distributors Inc. (MDI), NFI, Schneider National, Sherwin-Williams Company, and Witte Bros. Exchange.
Additionally, Load One Carriers will again serve as the ceremonial wreath transporter for the week.
These fleets and their drivers will haul a portion of the sponsored veterans’ wreaths designated for placement by thousands of volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day.
What began 33 years ago as a pilgrimage by a Maine wreath maker in a single truck to deliver 5,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery as a gesture of thanks has become a year-long mission to Remember, Honor, Teach. National Wreaths Across America Day ceremonies will take place at more than 5,500 participating locations nationwide on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Driver named Highway Angel for helping pull crash victim to safety
Marco Medel Morga, a truck driver for AAA Cooper Transportation, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association for his heroic actions at the scene of a serious crash in Kaneville, Illinois.
Marco Medel Morga
“I was so close to hitting them, but I got lucky,” he said.
Rather than continuing on his route, Morga safely pulled his truck onto the shoulder and immediately ran to assist. Upon arriving at the scene, he discovered that one of the vehicles had caught fire.
“The car was on fire, and nobody was getting out of it,” Morga said. “I got nervous about the people in the car -- I had to go help them.”
Without hesitation, Morga helped one of the passengers escape from the burning vehicle, ensuring their safety before emergency responders arrived. The other person in the vehicle safely exited the car.
