Episodes
Jim Manning - Peters Bros Trucking 1/6/26
Paul and Kristie Sagehorn - 1/13/26
Don Queeney shares a sit-down with Paul & Kristie Sagehorn from the Wreaths Across America Trucker's Lounge as they were preparing to load up in December. The Sagehorns have been part of the Honor Fleet for a number of years, and have recently been doing 2 loads the past few seasons.
Brian and Michelle Ritter - Hurricane Express 1/20/26
Robert Roy - Clean Harbor 1/27/26
Justin Burgess - Worcester Wreath 2/3/26
John Westbrook - Honor Fleet Driver 2/10/26
Gary Langston - President and CEO of the Indiana Motor Truck Association 2/17/26
Gary Langston is the President and CEO of the Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA). He spent nearly four decades at United Parcel Service before leading IMTA for the past 15 years. Under Gary’s leadership, IMTA has earned three WAA Champion Awards and consistently ranks at the top of state trucking associations in the Truckloads of Remembrance program through annual wreath sponsorships. Gary first learned about Wreaths Across America when he and his son, Sam, traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to participate in WAA Day. The experience left a lasting impression on both and reinforced the importance of honoring and remembering our nation’s heroes.
Trucking Tributes - Jim Neebling, Princeton Logistics 2/24/26
Host Don Queeney chats with Jim Neebling, president and founder of Princeton Logistics Group, as they talk about Neebling’s beginnings in the trucking industry.
Wayne Crowder - Wreaths Across America Honor Fleet
This week on Trucking Tributes, Elisabeth Barna is joined by Crowder as they talk about his work with Wreaths Across America as part of the honor fleet and his impressive 42-year career.
Mike Bell-Smith Transport
Don Queeney welcomes Mike Bell, veteran and professional truck driver for Smith Transport. They talk about his life in service, his career in the trucking industry and his experience with Wreaths Across America.
Dan Welker-Smith Transportation 3/17
Don Queeney welcomes Dan Welker, Navy veteran and professional truck driver for Smith Transport.
Judd Rocciola-ROC Relocation 3/24
Host Don Queeney is joined by Judd Rocciola, owner of ROC Relocations, for this week's episode of Trucking Tributes!
Adam Schweikert - 3/31
Don Queeney is joined by guest Adam Schweikert for Trucking Tributes! They discuss Adam’s first year as part of the Wreaths Across America Honor Fleet driving for Ratta Trucking.
Kristen Rakoczy - Elisabeth Barna 4/7
On this episode of Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Kristen Rakoczy, Vice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at Konexia. They talk about Kristen's role in the trucking industry and her work volunteering for Wreaths Across America.
Ken Goss -EAB
On this episode of Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Ken Goss, safety manager of George A. Kint Company and member of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association.
Trucking Tributes - Kyle Check 4/28/26
Kyle is the Sales Director for Pressure Systems International and he is the vice chair for the San Diego Imperial Unit within the California Trucking Association!
Liz Johnson - 5/5/2026
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Johnson, marketing specialist for National Interstate Insurance Company, a relationship-driven business dedicated to the trucking industry.
Nate McCarty 5/19
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Nate McCarty, a professional truck driver with ABF Freight and a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard.
Vann Brown - 6/16
This week, host Don Queeney is joined by guest Vann Brown, the founder and CEO of Brown Ox Ventures and inventor of Bullsnot!
Josh McGuire-Mguire M&S 5/26
On this episode of Trucking Tributes, Don Queeney welcomes Josh McGuire, the fourth generation to own McGuire Moving & Storage.
Don Queeney 6/2
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Don Queeney fills his listeners in on his role in Wreaths Across America. He talks about his background in the trucking industry, his experiences in Arlington and what the mission of Wreaths Across America means to him.
Ralph Garcia - 6/9
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Ralph Garcia, a professional truck driver of 46 years. Garcia has over 5 million accident-free miles, which Elisabeth equates to 10.5 trips to the moon and back! Ralph has won the Neil Darmstadt Award, among countless other accolades.
Gina and Steve Jones - 6/23
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes guests Gina and Steve Jones, a professional driving team for Werner Enterprises. The pair were recognized for the T.A. Petro Citizen Driver of the Year award and have a T.A.Petro location named after them in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Their excellence in the industry is further recognized as they drive an Operation Freedom Truck, a military-themed truck to honor veterans.
Virginia Bulger - 6/30/26
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Bulger, the Government and Community Affairs Manager at Transurban. In addition to being a trucking industry expert, Bulger is connected to the Wreaths Across America mission to remember and honor veterans because her father and grandfather served in the military.
Chris Hulse - 7/7/26
This week on Trucking Tributes, host Elisabeth Barna welcomes Chris Hulse, Regional Transportation Manager at Packaging Corporation of America, a member of the National Industrial Transportation League, and a Truckloads of Remembrance participant. A former member of the Virginia Army National Guard, Hulse served as an infantry trainer and deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, with family members laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, he understands firsthand why placing a veteran’s wreath each December matters.
Chris Chapman with Courtney George 7/21
This week on Trucking Tributes, Chris Chapman steps in as host and welcomes Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America.
