Kissimmee, Florida:

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) presented awards today to recognize the efforts of Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) members who volunteered their time and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals in 2017. The presentation was made by Heidi Zimmerman, director of communications for VVMF, during TCA’s Annual Convention at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.

“Our partnership with TCA allowed us to bring the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial home to hundreds of thousands of visitors in 2017,” said Zimmerman. “Leading the way into each community was a truck owned and operated by a TCA member showing dedication and commitment to America’s veterans – and to our nation.”

The following TCA-member companies were recognized:

• Barber Trucking, Inc. of Brookville, Pennsylvania
• Baylor Trucking, Inc. of Milan, Indiana
• Big G Express, Inc. of Shelbyville, Tennessee
• Cargo Transporters, Inc. of Claremont, North Carolina
• Dart Transit Company of Eagan, Minnesota
• Don Hummer Trucking, Inc. of Oxford, Iowa
• Fremont Contract Carriers, Inc. of Fremont, Nebraska
• Halvor Lines, Inc. of Superior, Wisconsin
• Interstate Distributor Co. of Tacoma, Washington
• Regency Transportation, Inc. of Franklin, Massachusetts
• USA Truck, Inc. of Van Buren, Arkansas
• Warren Transport, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa
• Werner Enterprises, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska
• Wil-Trans of Springfield, Missouri

The Wall That Heals exhibit is hauled in a 53-foot trailer and includes a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along and a mobile Education Center. With the help of TCA’s partnership and the companies mentioned above, the traveling exhibit honors the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.

Trucking companies are needed to haul The Wall in 2018. Interested companies may complete an online interest form at www.vvmf.org/haul-the-wall.