On this episode of Trucking Tributes with Susan Patten, we share the story of Richard Vanier and Stevens Trucking as they proudly join the Wreaths Across America Honor Fleet.

Professional drivers and trucking companies make the Wreaths Across America mission possible. Each December, drivers haul millions of veterans’ wreaths to cemeteries across the nation and beyond. In 2024 alone, 800 truckloads of wreaths were delivered with the help of over 390 carriers and partners.

Richard’s story is one of family, service, and honor. From team-driving with his mother, Tracy, to hauling wreaths through snow and ice, Richard describes why transporting wreaths is the most meaningful cargo of his career. His reflections on joining the mission with Stevens Trucking and the welcoming community in Maine highlight the true spirit of unity among truckers.

Learn more about Wreaths Across America and how professional drivers make this mission possible at: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org

Thank you to Richard & Tracy Vanier, Stevens Trucking, and Alabama Motor Express for continuing this mission of respect and remembrance.

Host: Susan Patten | Trucking Tributes on Wreaths Across America Radio

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