Veterans Get Fast Track to Trucking Jobs | Lincoln News

Veterans are getting a major boost to jumpstart careers as truck drivers, thanks to a new federal initiative expanding CDL waivers and slashing training timelines. With the trucking industry desperate for 60,000–80,000 drivers, the administration is fast-tracking vets—whether they drove heavy vehicles in the military or not—with VA-funded training and a 24-month window to use their military experience. Two new states, Indiana and Wyoming, have joined the Even Exchange Program, which already spans dozens of states, letting qualified vets skip tests and hit the road in weeks. It’s a win-win: filling critical jobs while honoring veterans—and safety advocates are on board. 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/d3ac6d10a7afa16b