Honored recipient will receive this
life-changing vehicle on September
18th as part of Progressive's Keys to
Progress® Program
MAYFIELD
VILLAGE, Ohio, Sept. 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, an honored U.S. Marine
Corp veteran will receive the keys to a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia
in Houston, Texas as part of
Progressive's 12th annual Keys to Progress program.
The Keys to Progress program is part of Progressive's ongoing
commitment to driving progress on the road by providing reliable
transportation to military veterans and their families.
As a result of the sacrifices our military men and women provide
for our country, Progressive is positively impacting the
owner-operator trucking business, as well as the personal lives of
military veterans through its Keys to Progress program. The
vehicles empower veterans to make the transition from being a
driver, to an owner, by assisting with the largest capital expense
of starting a business.
"We are celebrating the 12th year of our Keys to
Progress program in November and our third semi-truck giveaway –
and our impact only continues to grow," said Karen Bailo, Progressive Commercial Lines
President. "We are committed to giving back to our veterans who
have given so much to our country. This program not only helps to
shape the lives of veterans but also gives them the tools and
ability to grow their small businesses. We are proud to be a part
of an initiative that is critical to accelerating their
journey."
The recipient of this year's truck is 22-year veteran U.S.
Marine Corp Retired Gunnery Sergeant Ondrae
Meyers from Jacksonville, North
Carolina. His specialty was USMC Motor Transport, where he
specialized in heavy and medium motor transport, which sparked his
passion for truck driving. Following his time with the military,
Gunnery Sergeant Meyers obtained his CDL license through "Troops in
Transportation," a military program where he planned his future
endeavors after his service.
"What started as a passion of seeing countries around the world
and in the United States from
behind the wheel can be turned into providing for my family," said
Gunnery Sergeant Meyers. "I am so grateful to this program for
allowing me to get my fleet and career started."
Past commercial truck recipients are James Rogers and Lt. Colonel James "JC" Rose,
who both have been expanding their business with additional fleet
vehicles and drivers since receiving their new truck as part of the
Keys to Progress program. For the third semi-truck giveaway the
following organizations helped to make these life-changing moments
possible:
- SelecTrucks of Houston, is a full-service
Freightliner/Western Star commercial truck dealership offering new
and used commercial trucks, parts, service and body shop.
- 1-800-Charity Cars, provides resources to facilitate
vehicle donations, as well as titling and registration of some
vehicles for recipients
- Veracity Research Co. Investigations, a
veteran-owned and operated organization, helps support the
recipient selection process each year.
The truck giveaway is an extension of Progressive's larger Keys
to Progress program. On November 14,
2024, veterans and veteran-related organizations across the
country will receive the keys to vehicles, providing them with
reliable transportation to help them move forward in life and in
business. Since 2013, over 1,000 vehicles have been gifted to
veterans through the program.
For more information on Progressive's Keys to Progress program,
visit KeysToProgress.com or search #KeysToProgress on social
media.
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