May 30, 2026
Military Veterans in Trucking Targeted by Fraudulent Calls and Scams Military veterans have historically been significant contributors to the trucking industry, comprising at least 10% of U.S. truck drivers and participating in various roles across logistics and maintenance operations. Consequently, scams targeting veterans are an issue that extends into the trucking sector, impacting more than […]
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March 22, 2026
Expansion of Veteran Programs in Trucking Advocated by American Trucking Associations Washington – During a recent hearing by the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) called on Congress members to broaden essential programs that assist veterans in transitioning to trucking careers. This marks the eighth occasion this year that […]
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February 22, 2026
Dive Brief: The American Trucking Associations (ATA) called on a Congressional subcommittee on December 2nd to enhance programs that assist veterans in transitioning to careers in trucking. During a hearing for the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Greg Hamm, Vice President of field and government recruiting at Werner Enterprises, advocated for increased funding […]
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January 16, 2026
Bipartisan Legislation to Aid Veterans in Trucking Careers (Big Sandy, Mont.) – Following efforts by Jon Tester, the Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, President Joe Biden has signed into law the bipartisan Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act. This new legislation aims to simplify the process for veterans to utilize their education benefits […]
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January 12, 2026
Many veterans have found employment in the trucking sector after their military service. Although the shift to civilian life can be challenging, some veterans have discovered healing by helping others and improving the lives of fellow ex-soldiers. Here are three accounts of veterans and company leaders who have helped their peers find job opportunities and […]
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December 24, 2025
WASHINGTON — On Monday, House lawmakers approved a bill designed to facilitate the transition of military veterans into supply chain careers, particularly in the trucking sector. The legislation, titled the “Transitioning Retiring and New Service Members to Port Ocean Rail and Truck Jobs Act,” or the “Transport Jobs Act,” was passed via voice vote. It […]
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October 2, 2025
The White House’s new initiative to address the nation’s supply chain challenges involves increasing the number of veterans in the trucking sector. Officials from the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Transportation are set to promote various existing programs aimed at assisting service members transitioning out of the military to find careers in trucking. […]
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August 10, 2025
Career Development Event at JBLM A recent career development, networking, and job hiring event took place at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program. The summit attracted hundreds of active and retired U.S. military personnel and their spouses. Industry Participation The event featured […]
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May 6, 2025
Introduction to the Miles for Veterans Challenge Rolling Strong Wellness, in collaboration with Waypoint Vets, is set to launch the “Miles for Veterans: Waypoint Vets Route 66 Virtual Route Challenge.” Challenge Goals This virtual event, covering 2,200 miles of walking/running, aims to honor U.S. military veterans while highlighting the historical significance of Route 66. It […]
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April 17, 2025
Community Colleges to Train Truck Drivers through DOT Grants As part of a continuing grant initiative, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is collaborating with community colleges to train truck drivers across the nation. Credit: George Rose / Contributor / Getty Images News / Getty Images This latest round of DOT grants is specifically aimed at […]
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