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<\/a><\/p>\nThese drivers will be divided into pairs and share a portion of the journey driving the new T680 Next Gen \u2013 Kenworth\u2019s most aerodynamic truck ever!<\/p>\n
Six drivers were chosen with the honor of transporting the People\u2019s Tree. Meet them below:<\/p>\n
Bill Brunk
\n10 years\u2019 experience
\nOver-the-road driver from Cheney, Washington<\/p>\n
Trucking was a natural fit for Bill, who spent his early career in the construction industry. When work slowed during the Great Recession he started driving and has been on the road since.<\/p>\n
To Bill, family is the most important part of the Christmas season. He\u2019s looking forward to seeing the U.S. Capitol when the tree arrives in November, but even more than that he\u2019s excited to give his grandkids a chance to see their grandpa do something really cool. Getting together as a family is Bill\u2019s most important Christmas tradition since he \u201calways love(s) to see the excitement in my grandkids\u2019 eyes!\u201d<\/p>\n
John Schnell
\n15 years\u2019 experience
\nCommercial glass driver, formerly poles, from Kennewick, Washington<\/p>\n
John\u2019s calling has always been a life on the road. \u201cI know that I am doing what God has planned for my life.\u201d The opportunity to drive a truck came to John at the best time for him to explore the career, and it\u2019s been a divine fit since.<\/p>\n
To John, the U.S. Capitol represents We The People \u2013 not just our government, but each of our American Dreams. He is honored to be a part of the team bringing a beautiful tree to celebrate Christmas and to symbolically bring hope to the nation\u2019s capital. \u201cChristmas is a time to see the good in each of us and an opportunity to help our neighbors.\u201d John\u2019s favorite Christmas traditions are enjoying Christmas morning breakfast with his family and attending Christmas Eve services to celebrate the birth of Jesus.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Bellinger
\n21 years\u2019 experience
\nCommercial glass driver, formerly poles, from Spokane, Washington<\/p>\n
Jeremy has always been fascinated by the sights on the road. As a kid, he enjoyed seeing the country during his family\u2019s cross-country road trips. He enjoyed it so much, he decided to make it his career by getting into trucking \u2013 and it\u2019s been \u201cthe best decision I\u2019ve ever made!\u201d<\/p>\n
Jeremy is excited to be a part of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree team as a chance to do something small for our country. Congenital health conditions precluded him from serving in the military, so he welcomed this opportunity for service. It\u2019s also a big plus to be bringing Christmas cheer to the nation\u2019s capital. One of his favorite Christmas traditions was watching his own kids opening their presents on Christmas morning when they were young.<\/p>\n
Mike English
\n23 years\u2019 experience
\nOver-the-road driver from Alturas, California<\/p>\n
Mike spent his younger years mining for gold, in the vein of the prospectors who sought a better life in California in the 19th century. When the gold mine he was working for closed, Mike capitalized on a program offered by the State of California to get his commercial driver\u2019s license and haul critical goods \u2013 \u201cand the rest is history!\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike is honored to participate in hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. It\u2019s a great opportunity to not only be on the road, but to haul cargo that\u2019s \u201creally cool.\u201d As an over-the-road driver, Mike spends a lot of time away from home, so it comes as no surprise that two of his favorite Christmas traditions are spending time at home with his family, enjoying a holiday feast.<\/p>\n
Terry Jefferson
\n37 years\u2019 experience
\nLocal driver from Spokane, Washington<\/p>\n
Since he was a kid, Terry loved big rigs. The traditional style trucks always caught his eye on the road, so when he was old enough, he got his commercial driver\u2019s license and has been piloting rigs that have caught other kids\u2019 eyes for over three decades.<\/p>\n
Terry welcomes the challenges that hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will bring. It isn\u2019t every day that drivers\u2019 skills are challenged by hauling a trailer over 100 feet long. Terry also likes the \u201cthought of being involved in something so special and unique.\u201d Terry\u2019s best Christmas memories are the smell of a real tree \u2013 which should be in abundance during this year\u2019s tour \u2013 and watching his kids open presents.<\/p>\n
Robert E. Lee
\n2 years\u2019 experience
\nYard shop manager, former poles driver, from Cheney, Washington<\/p>\n
Driving a truck was a natural fit for Robert, who has always liked driving and decided to take his career in a different direction. Robert will bring a unique perspective to the team though, also working as a shop manager he\u2019ll be able to provide support mechanically.<\/p>\n
To Robert, \u201cChristmas is the time of year that brings people and families together,\u201d so being a part of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour is special to Robert. He is also looking forward to delivering the tree to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Robert\u2019s favorite Christmas tradition is a hearty Christmas morning breakfast feast.<\/p>\n
Follow the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
\nOn its journey from the Six Rivers National Forest in Northern California to the U.S. Capitol.
\nLive Tracking Begins October 29, 2021.<\/p>\n
Using FleetLocate by Spireon\u2019s advanced trailer management technology, Capitoltreetracker.com provides real-time GPS location tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way from the Six Rivers National Forest in California to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. *Schedule Subject to change.<\/p>\n
October 29 \u2013 Crescent City, CA
\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Del Norte Visitor Center – 1001 Front Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
\nOctober 29 \u2013 Eureka, CA
\n4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Eureka Waterfront – Madaket Square Boardwalk, D Street, Eureka CA 95501
\nOctober 30 \u2013 Willow Creek, CA
\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Willow Creek Mainstreet – CA Hwy-299, Willow Creek, CA 95573
\nOctober 30 \u2013 Fortuna, CA
\n4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Fortuna River Lodge – 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, CA 95540
\nOctober 31 \u2013 Ukiah, CA
\n12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pear Tree Shopping Center – 504 East Perkins St., Ukiah, CA 95540
\nNovember 1 \u2013 Sausalito, CA
\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Golden Gate National Recreation Area – 435 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965
\nNovember 1 \u2013 Vallejo, CA
\n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vallejo Waterfront Ferry Stop – 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA 94590
\nNovember 2 \u2013 Dixon, CA
\n3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Dixon May Fair – 655 South 1st Street, Dixon, CA 95620
\nNovember 3 \u2013 Sacramento, CA
\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – California State Capitol – 1010 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
\nNovember 3 \u2013 Sonora, CA
\n5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Mother Lode Fairgrounds – 220 Southgate Rd., Sonora, CA 95370
\nNovember 4 \u2013 Mariposa, CA
\n12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Downtown Mariposa – Hwy. 140 between 9th and 10th St., Mariposa, CA 95338
\nNovember 6 \u2013 Pasadena, CA
\n8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Rose Bowl Stadium – 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103
\nNovember 6 \u2013 Redlands, CA
\n3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Redlands West Pearl Avenue – Between Eureka and Orange Streets, Redlands, CA 92374
\nNovember 9 \u2013 Phoenix, AZ
\n9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Petrified Forest National Park – 1 Park Road, Phoenix, AZ 86028
\nNovember 11 \u2013 Albuquerque, NM
\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial – 1100 Louisana Blvd. SE #5009, Albuquerque, NM 87108
\nNovember 13 \u2013 Fayetteville, AR
\n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lot 56 – S. Razorback Road & MLK Jr Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
\nNovember 13 \u2013 Springfield, MO
\n6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Bass Pro Shops HQ – 1935 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65807
\nNovember 16 \u2013 Williamsport, MD
\n6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Williamsport Town Hall – 2 N. Conococheague St., Williamsport, MD
\nNovember 19 \u2013 Washington, D.C.
\nDelivery to West Lawn, U.S. Capitol Building<\/p>\n
Event occurs on 11\/03\/2021 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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