This year, the NATSO Foundation is participating in the nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance in partnership with the nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA).
Wreaths Across America places wreaths for veterans at the Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day. The NATSO Foundation aims to raise funds through wreath sponsorships to fill one trailer load of sponsored veterans’ wreaths (approximately 4,500).
Wreath sponsorships are $17, and $5 from each sponsorship will support the NATSO Foundation.
To support the NATSO Foundation in reaching its goal, truck stops and travel centers can participate by soliciting wreath sponsorships now through December 2, 2025. Truck stops and travel centers should ask for donations using this NATSO Foundation link: www.natso.com/wreathsacrossamerica.
Specifically, we are asking truck stop and travel centers to:
- Post this flyer at your fuel desk.
- Ask your vendors to participate in the initiative.
- Share the link on your social media. (Email atoner@natsofoundation.org for a graphic to use.)
- Consider offering an incentive for those who buy a wreath, such as a discounted cup of coffee.
The NATSO Foundation provides educational resources to reduce accidents involving disabled trucks and roadside assistance personnel through its Roadside Service Technician Safety Initiative and is committed to working with truck stops and travel centers to stop human trafficking in the United States. Raising these funds will help support those initiatives designed to keep travel center employees and their customers safe.
Truck stops and travel centers should ask for donations by posting one of the flyers linked below.
Participating locations can also contact Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation, at (703) 739-8570 or atoner@natsofoundation.com with questions.