Veterans Fast-Track to Trucking Jobs | Concord News

Veterans are getting a fast-track path to trucking jobs as the administration expands a new initiative to ease commercial driver’s license requirements, aiming to fill a critical shortage of 60,000 to 80,000 drivers. With the waiver window now extended from 12 to 24 months and a new pathway for those without direct military heavy-vehicle experience, the VA will cover training costs and launch a nationwide campaign to recruit vets. The move follows a pause on foreign-born driver renewals, framed as a way to prioritize American veterans and boost road safety — while expanding to states like Indiana and Wyoming to build a nationwide pipeline of qualified drivers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7583dab8099816e4