Veterans to the Wheels | Raleigh News

Veterans are being recruited to fill the growing trucking gap after tens of thousands of immigrant drivers lost their licenses amid new crackdowns. The government is fast-tracking veteran access to commercial driver’s licenses by waiving practical tests for those with military heavy-vehicle experience and covering full training costs via the GI Bill — plus possible housing aid. Trucking companies applaud the move, citing veterans’ discipline and reliability as perfect for the industry’s needs. With average pay around $70K and a nationwide driver shortage, this program offers veterans a lucrative, independent career path — while legal battles over immigrant licensing rules continue to unfold. 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/cefc53c69f7884d2