Broken Arrow Bands Seek Funds for New Trailer
Community members, alumni, and supporters can help replace the band's 23-year-old semi truck through the "Keep Us Truckin'" campaign.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Trucks
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The Broken Arrow Bands have launched the "Keep Us Truckin'" campaign to raise money for a new semi trailer as the band retires its 23-year-old semi truck, "Pride Force 1." Residents, alumni, and supporters in Broken Arrow are being asked to help fund the replacement.
Why it matters
The band has relied on the semi truck to haul its gear for 23 years, so retiring it leaves a gap in how the group transports equipment. The campaign reflects the cost of replacing a major piece of hauling equipment, which the band is seeking to cover through community donations.
The Broken Arrow Bands bought the semi truck, named "Pride Force 1," from Mayflower Moving Company in 2003 and has used it for 23 years. The "Keep Us Truckin'" campaign seeks community, alumni, and supporter donations toward a new trailer.
The players
Broken Arrow Bands
A Broken Arrow, Oklahoma marching and performing band that owns and operates the semi truck "Pride Force 1" for hauling its gear.
Mayflower Moving Company
A national moving company that sold the semi truck to the Broken Arrow Bands in 2003.
The details
The "Keep Us Truckin'" campaign asks community members, alumni, and supporters to contribute toward the new trailer. Donors can give through a donation link, and contributions can earn rewards including a business logo on a sponsor shirt, a recognition plaque, or a large logo on the semi. The truck has traveled to Los Angeles, Orlando, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. during its service with the band.
Timeline
2003: The band bought the semi truck from Mayflower Moving Company.
November 3, 2026: The "Keep Us Truckin'" campaign was launched to fund a new trailer.
The Home Front
Used moving-company trucks are often sold to organizations that repurpose them for hauling equipment. This retirement illustrates how long such vehicles can stay in service before replacement becomes necessary.
If your household owns or rents a large vehicle or trailer for hauling, schedule a routine inspection of tires, brakes, and hitch components before a long trip. Keep a file of purchase and maintenance records, since older commercial-origin trucks may have sale and service documentation worth retaining.
The takeaway
A 23-year service life shows how long a well-maintained work truck can last, but eventual replacement is a planning item for any household or group that depends on one. Check your own hauling equipment on a regular schedule and budget for replacement before it becomes urgent.
Further reading
For more on vehicles built for heavy hauling, see the Trucks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox23.
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