J&M Tank Lines partners with Kourageous Outdoor Kids, KOK, by donating land usage in Americus, GA for outdoor activities and hunt.
KOK is a non-profit founded in 2022 dedicated to serving children with life-altering illnesses. The volunteer lead organization is based out of Dublin-Laurens County, Georgia providing a variety of outdoor adventures such as: hunting, fishing, recreational sports, NASCAR events and more.
J&M Tank Lines owners, Harold and Peter Sumerford, provided land usage through their 1,000-acre hunting estate and event venue, Sumerford Farms, January 6 -7 for KOK to host children and their families.
During the two-day event, KOK and J&M Tank Lines provided all-inclusive experiences for three children, creating memories and fulfillment for all. They participated in a deer hunt where each of them were able to achieve a personal best.
“This weekend has been something special to us here at the farm and an unforgettable experience,” said Jonathan Warren, Hunting Guide at Sumerford Farms. “To be a part of something that’s bigger than us wasn’t just a rewarding experience, but a humbling one.”
To get involved with or learn more about Kourageous Outdoor Kids and their mission, click here. To learn more about Sumerford Farm events, click here.
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This year
J&M partnered with Women In Trucking to host local Girl Scout Troops at a
unique and fun event centered around the trucking industry. The girls had the opportunity
to learn more about the supply chain process their Girl Scout Cookies go
through to get to them, starting with the raw materials.
We opened
our event for up to 50 girls from troops in the Birmingham area. While in attendance,
girls and their parents participated in four different stations that touched on
different career opportunities within the industry.
Tractor-Trailer Tour: Girls were able to sit in the driver’s seat, learn the different operating systems and tour both the inside and outside of the truck and trailer, learning the different types of products that can be hauled in pneumatic trailers.
Dispatch: Girls tested their problem-solving and critical thinking skills by helping get their cookies to their required destination at specific times.
Build Your Own Truck: using a variety of craft materials, girls were able to design and decorate their own tractor-trailer, varying in size, colors and accessories.
Thank You Message: Girls created and decorated a custom thank you message for our nations professional drivers after learning some of the challenges they face and just how essential they are to everyday life.
Girls of
all ages and their parents had the opportunity to ask questions about the
industry and share some common misunderstood assumptions about what the
Trucking Industry is and what is does for the world.
J&M’s
group of volunteers represented all departments within J&M as well as the
many different functions within those departments. Following the event, girls
who attended received a custom Transportation Patch as well as a workbook to
further their interest and deepen their knowledge.
Thank you
to all organizations for your involvement to make this event happen and to the
girls and parents who came out! We are looking forward to more events like this
in the future.
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2020 brought unprecedented challenges for people, companies and organizations across the world. Fortunately, Wreaths Across America was able to uphold its annual tradition of National Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, 2020 despite such challenges.
Every December, Wreaths Across America spreads its mission to Remember, Honor and Teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more that 2,100 other locations across the United States, at sea and abroad.
2020 was J&M’s third year to participate in Wreaths Across America by helping deliver wreaths to locations in Florida. A J&M Kenworth T680 and a custom wrapped trailer are used to pick up wreaths and deliver them to different locations the week of National Wreaths Across America Day.
This year, J&M Sylacauga Driver and Army Veteran, James Wimmer was selected to deliver the wreaths on J&M’s behalf.
Wimmer first traveled to Mississippi to pick up J&M’s portion of the wreaths and then back to Birmingham where he stopped by J&M’s corporate office.
Wimmer then departed on his travels to Florida where he made deliveries in Alachua, Bronson, Keystone Heights and Ocala.
“Participating in the Wreaths Across America program is one of the most gratifying aspects of what I do.” Said Andrew Petrofsky of J&M Tank Lines. “It allows us an opportunity to honor our veterans who are not only part of the J&M family, but all the veterans across the country. Having a J&M Veteran driver be part of the Honor Fleet each year is a great recognition for the sacrifices he made and is a testament to our country.”
This year is the second year a J&M veteran has delivered wreaths for Wreaths Across America on behalf of J&M. Each year J&M participates, it is hoped the deliveries will be made by a J&M veteran who has volunteered for the cause.
“I come from a military family,” said Wimmer. “This is simply another way I can serve my country and honor those in my family and those I served with. Thank you J&M for this opportunity.”
If you are interested in volunteering for Wreaths Across America, or interested in making a donation, click here for more information.
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In 2018, J & M Tank Lines was honored to participate in Wreaths Across America, where a J & M 2018 Kenworth T680 sleeper cab and a new dry van with special wrapping, were dedicated to the cause. Vice President of Maintenance, Billy Lollar, volunteered to drive and deliver the wreaths assigned to J & M. Lollar worked with Andrew Petrofsky to map out routes and deliveries throughout Florida. Over a 7-day period, Lollar was dispatched by Petrofsky to each stop and cemetery location, delivering wreaths for our fallen heroes.
“The impact of it was surreal. How appreciative everyone was at each delivery and receiving the wreaths was heartwarming to see,” said Lollar. “I wasn’t prepared for the personal impact it would have on me, seeing how big of a role J & M was making in honoring these heroes.”
Vice President of Maintenance, Billy Lollar stands with dedicated equipment from 2018.
After such success and appreciation from both parties last year, J & M Tank Lines decided to participate again in 2019. Petrofsky led this year’s participation by opening an opportunity for one of J & M’s military-veteran drivers to make the trip. Veteran drivers had the opportunity to show their interest in the program by submitting an application through their terminal managers.
“The Wreaths Across America program is an incredible way for J & M to not only give back to our community, but also honor the veterans that are part of our J & M family,” said Petrofsky. “We look forward to many more years of participating.”
Left to Right: J & M Tank Lines CEO, Harold Sumerford, Jr., wife, Shannon Sumerford and J & M Tank Lines Vice President, Andrew Petrofsky.
Following an interview process; military-veteran and driver, John Howard, was selected to represent J & M Tank Lines. Howard served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982 to 1986 with the Golf Company, weapons platoon 2/8, 22 Marine Amphibious Unit in Grenada and Beirut, Lebanon. He bravely served his country as a part of the ‘83 Strike on Lebanon where his unit came under heavy fire from Syrian-held territory ending in the death of eight Marines and the injury of two others.
“It was a wonderful experience and I am honored that J & M chose me to represent our company by delivering these wreaths,” said Howard. “Every tombstone has a story to tell and I was proud to share some of my service and honor my fallen brethren.”
J & M Military – Veteran and Professional Driver, John Howard.
Howard was assigned 9 locations in Florida to deliver wreaths. He began his trip in Georgia and went to Mississippi to load the wreaths. Howard then started in North Florida, making his way south over a 7-day period, before returning to Georgia following his last stop on December 14.
“I have great pride in the ability to provide this service for those who have lost their lives defending our freedom,” said J & M Tank Lines CEO, Harold Sumerford, Jr. “Wreaths Across America provides us with a way to thank and remember our service men and women for generations to come.”
Left to Right: J & M Tank Lines President, Peter Sumerford and J & M Tank Lines CEO, Harold Sumerford, Jr.
It is a privilege to have John as a member of the J & M Family along with so many other service members. A special thank you to those who have served this great nation as we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. For more information about Wreaths Across America or how you can participate, click here.
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