Life is a Highway! USMC vet shares how ATA steers vets into great careers in trucking

Today we’re talking with Marine Corps combat veteran and award winning truck driver, Jesus Davila about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept 15 thru 21st.During our conversation Jesus shared what the industry is like, stories from the road including delivery of one of the nation’s most important trees, and we hear how the trucking industry is a perfect fit for veterans.But long before Jesus joined the trucking industry, he was a Marine in Iraq … and he explained how being in a truck was not always the safest place to be.However, after leaving the military, Jesus decided to get his CDL and follow a family tradition of driving trucks.Davila shared his experiences; from getting his license to what it's like being behind the wheel on some of the busiest highways in America. He also describes some incredible moments like; delivery the nation's Christmas Tree and meeting President Biden.He also explains programs from the American Trucking Associations, which offer an affordable pathway to getting a career in this essential industry.See more about USMC veteran Jesus Davila here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-davila-907627239Find out how to get a great career in trucking through the American Trucking Associations' Workforce Heroes Program:https://www.trucking.org/workforce-heroesContact:CBS Eye on Veterans Host, Phil [email protected]