DAT helps fuel Wreaths Across America’s 2026 mission to honor veterans at more than 6,000 locations
Key Highlights
- ➤DAT sponsors fuel for Wreaths Across America’s 2026 Escort to Arlington convoy
- ➤Wreaths Across America will place wreaths at more than 6,000 locations December 19
- ➤National diesel averaged $6.127 a gallon during the week of November 9
- ➤DAT operates freight marketplaces, analytics, visibility, and financial-services platforms
- ➤DAT is a business unit of Roper Technologies (ROP)
Expert Statements
Dean Croke, Principal industry analyst at DAT
“Every wreath gets to a cemetery because a truck driver hauled it there.”
Dean Croke, Principal industry analyst at DAT
“Helping to cover fuel costs is a practical way for DAT to stand behind the drivers who make this mission possible and help make sure every veteran is remembered.”
Courtney George, Director of Trucking and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America
“Our Honor Fleet members are the backbone of this mission, generously donating their time, trucks and resources to deliver millions of veterans' wreaths across the country each December.”
Courtney George, Director of Trucking and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America
“For many owner-operators and smaller carriers, the cost of fuel can be the deciding factor in whether they're able to participate.”
Courtney George, Director of Trucking and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America
“Thanks to DAT's generosity, we can help bridge that gap for carriers facing the greatest financial challenges, ensuring they can continue doing what they do best, delivering remembrance and honoring our nation's veterans.”
Courtney George, Director of Trucking and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America
“This kind of industry support makes a tremendous difference, and we're grateful to DAT for helping keep the mission moving forward.”
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics is a 2026 fuel sponsor for Wreaths Across America, the nonprofit that places wreaths on veterans’ graves each December so that no veteran is forgotten during the holidays.
DAT’s sponsorship helps cover fuel for trucks in the Escort to Arlington convoy. Diesel averaged $6.127 a gallon nationally the week of Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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