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July 29, 2026
Trump Launches 'Freedom Haulers' Initiative to Fast-Track Veterans into Trucking Jobs
- The initiative allows veterans with military truck-driving experience to waive the CDL road-skills test and possibly the written knowledge test.
- 34 states are participating in the program, which aims to expedite CDL training for veterans and enhance highway safety by removing illegal drivers.
- Companies like Werner Enterprises plan to hire thousands of veterans as part of the initiative, highlighting the demand for veteran truck drivers.
5 Sources
- Trump taps veterans to fix illegal alien trucking problem plaguing US roadwaysJul 29, 2026 at 11:06 PM · Fox News
- live: Trump unveils 'Freedom Haulers' initiative to boost veteran hiringJul 30, 2026 at 4:56 PM · The Hill
- Trump announces 'Freedom Haulers' initiativeJul 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s ‘Freedom Haulers’ event revealed something deeply unsettling about the president and his teamJul 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM · Independent
- Trump promotes Freedom Haulers Initiative to fast-track military veterans into trucking jobsJul 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM · Fox News