CHICAGO, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo Global
Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of
technology-enabled transportation management services, announced
today that the company will sponsor Highway to Hope, a virtual
benefit concert organized by the St. Christopher Truckers Relief
Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps truck drivers and their
families when an illness or injury puts them out of work. A portion
of the proceeds from the concert will go directly to support
truckers in need.
Country music legend Wynonna Judd
will headline the virtual concert, which will take place on
Sunday, May 16 from 6-8 p.m. CT. Judd will be joined by other country
music artists, including John
Schneider, Billy Dean,
Lindsay Lawler, and Heath Sanders. Radio Nemo host Jimmy Mac, a familiar voice in the trucking
industry, will emcee the event.
"One thing we've learned during the pandemic is that our highway
heroes—the truckers who haul goods from coast to coast—are
remarkable essential workers who have played a vital role in
helping us all get through this challenging time," said
Doug Waggoner, Chairman of the Board
of Directors and Chief Executive Officer at Echo. "The impact of
COVID-19 on the industry has been significant, and there are many
truckers who could use some help right now. That's why we're proud
to sponsor the Highway to Hope concert event and help raise money
for truckers who need assistance."
Tickets are available now at livestream.truckersfund.org.
Ticket purchasers in the U.S. will also receive a free CD from the
NASTC Grand O Trucking Show, which features Lindsay Lawler and Nashville singers and songwriters performing
music that celebrates the trucking industry. Attendees will be able
to make additional donations during the live event.
"We're grateful to Echo Global Logistics for sponsoring Highway
to Hope, and we look forward to joining the Echo team, truckers
nationwide, and music fans everywhere for a night of fun and
entertainment at this exclusive event benefitting the trucking
community," said Shannon Currier,
Director of Philanthropy and Development at the St.
Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. "This is a great opportunity for
corporations and everyday people alike to give back to our highway
heroes when they need assistance the most."
To learn more about the Highway to Hope benefit concert and the
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, visit
www.truckersfund.org.
About Echo Global Logistics
Echo Global Logistics,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO) is a leading Fortune 1000 provider of
technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management
services. Headquartered in Chicago
with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight
brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes,
including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and
expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology
platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over
50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a
wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved
in transportation management. For more information on Echo Global
Logistics, visit: www.echo.com.
About St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
The
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) helps
over-the-road/regional semi-truck drivers and their families who
are out of work due to a recent illness or injury. Assistance may
be in the form of direct payment to providers for household living
expenses such as, rent/mortgage, utilities, vehicle payments, and
insurance. The SCF also provides health and wellness programs
such as free vaccines and smoking cessation. For more information,
visit TruckersFund.org.
ECHO: Corporate
CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations:
Zach Jecklin
SVP of Strategy
Echo Global Logistics
312-784-2046
Media Relations:
Christopher Clemmensen
SVP of Marketing
Echo Global Logistics
312-784-2132
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