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Veterans Steer the Trucking Boom | San Antonio News
The government’s new push to recruit veterans into trucking is a bold move to fill a massive driver shortage — especially after tens of thousands of immigrant truckers lost their licenses under new crackdowns. Veterans, already trained to handle large vehicles, can bypass the CDL skills test and get training paid for by the GI Bill, plus housing support. Trucking companies love the discipline and mission-driven mindset veterans bring. Meanwhile, immigrant driver rules are tightening — with English tests and visa restrictions — sparking legal battles. With truck drivers earning around $70K…
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