Expediter Services renews sponsorship of Drive For Hope golf tournament

Expediter Services is again backing Forward Air’s Drive For Hope Golf Tournament as the Hope & Courage Sponsor, with this year’s event set for Sept. 28-29 in Grapevine, Texas. The tournament aims to raise $600,000 for Hope For The Warriors programs serving service members, veterans and military families.

Why it matters: - Expediter Services’ renewed sponsorship adds corporate support to a tournament designed to raise funds for veterans and military families. - The 2026 Drive For Hope event is targeting $600,000 for Hope For The Warriors programs. - The money will support services tied to clinical health, career transition and recovery after service.

What happened: - Expediter Services renewed its Hope & Courage sponsorship for Forward Air’s fifth annual Drive For Hope Golf Tournament. - The two-day event is scheduled for Sept. 28-29 at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. - Forward Air is hosting the tournament as part of its Operation Forward Freedom initiative. - The tournament benefits Hope For The Warriors.

The details: - Hope For The Warriors was founded in 2006. - The nonprofit provides comprehensive support to service members, veterans and military families. - Its Drive For Hope Driver Rehabilitation Program helps participants regain mobility, independence and confidence after life-changing injuries. - The 2026 Drive For Hope event will open with a dinner and silent auction before the golf tournament. - Proceeds will go directly to Hope For The Warriors and its programs for veterans, service members and their families. - Expediter Services is based in Southaven, Mississippi, and supports owner-operators and fleet owners in the trucking industry. - Forward Air created Operation Forward Freedom as a charitable giving and community outreach platform focused on military veterans and their families. - The tournament is one part of Forward Air’s broader effort to support organizations addressing the challenges veterans face after service. - Expediter Services also pointed attendees to the event website for participation, sponsorship and donation opportunities. - The company’s website is ESsuccessintrucking.com.

Between the lines: - The sponsorship links transportation industry companies around a military charity event, turning a business network into a fundraising platform. - Jeff Tacker, Expediter Services’ executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief commercial officer, framed the sponsorship as an extension of the company’s belief in community support. - Tacker also said the event brings competitors, companies and attendees together around a shared cause.

What’s next: - The tournament and related fundraising events will take place Sept. 28-29. - Forward Air and Expediter Services will use the event to drive participation, sponsorships and contributions. - Hope For The Warriors will receive the proceeds to support its veteran and military family programs.

The bottom line: - Expediter Services is renewing its role in a veteran-focused fundraising effort that combines industry participation with direct support for service members, veterans and their families.