Con-way Truckload Partners with Wreaths Across America in Support of Veterans

JOPLIN, Mo., and COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), demonstrated its support of Wreaths Across America this year by supplying in-kind transportation for tens of thousands of wreaths that were placed on veterans' headstones at cemeteries across the country.

Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach about our veterans' service and sacrifice through an annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and over 1,000 other cemeteries throughout America and abroad.

For this year's effort, Con-way Truckload provided pro-bono transportation for shipping six truckloads of wreaths — three from Maine to Kansas City and three from Maine to Houston — amounting to an in-kind donation of over $7,000. In addition, the company sponsored advertisements in USA Today and Randall Reilly publications in support of Wreaths Across America, representing an additional charitable contribution of nearly $15,000.  

"This was a very emotional experience for me, personally," said Robert Szymanski, a U.S. Army veteran and one of the Con-way Truckload drivers who delivered a truckload of wreaths from Maine to the Houston National Cemetery. "I know firsthand the sacrifices these brave men and women made and I really appreciate Con-way Truckload's commitment to honoring them and supporting all members of the military, past and present."

Today, approximately 16 percent of Con-way Truckload's employees are military service veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, holding a variety of professional roles throughout the company.

"Here at Con-way Truckload, we're proud to support this great cause," said Joseph Dagnese, president of Con-way Truckload. "Wreaths Across America provides an important reminder of the courage, devotion and sacrifice of our veterans which continue to ensure the freedoms we all enjoy."

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About Con-way Truckload
Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload is a leading provider of time-definite dry-van full-truckload transportation services throughout the U.S, with extensive coverage of Mexico and service for Canada.  With 3,350 employees, 2,900 of whom are company drivers and dedicated owner-operators piloting a fleet of 2,900 tractors and 8,000 trailers, Con-way Truckload provides solo, team and dedicated trucking operations, with a focus on superior performance built on Lean continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiencies and consistent quality service. With a workplace culture built on respect for employees and recognition of their professional skill and expertise as our keys to success, Con-way Truckload strives every day to deliver value-added services that help Fortune 500 businesses achieve supply chain goals.  Visit Con-way Truckload on the web at www.con-way.com/truckload or call (800) 641-4747.

Con-way Truckload is an operating unit of Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $5.5 billion diversified freight transportation and global logistics company (www.con-way.com).

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