Derek Leathers

The Trump administration is encouraging veterans to become truck drivers to replace immigrant drivers who lost licenses during a crackdown. Programs allow veterans to skip CDL skills tests, offer GI Bill funding for training, and promote the Freedom Haulers campaign to highlight opportunities for veterans in the trucking industry.

The Trump administration is promoting a campaign to encourage veterans to become truck drivers, replacing immigrant drivers who lost licenses due to a crackdown on English proficiency and illegal licensing. The initiative includes waiving skills tests for veterans with military driving experience and using the GI Bill to cover training costs.