President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of the Freedom Haulers initiative at the White House, aiming to assist military veterans in securing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and good-paying jobs. The program allows veterans with heavy vehicle experience to bypass redundant road tests for CDLs, extending the waiver period from 12 to 24 months. The ‘Even Exchange’ program exempts certain military drivers from knowledge tests. Over 40,000 veterans have used the waiver, with 34 states participating. The initiative involves the Departments of War, Labor, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs. Veterans with service-connected disabilities may receive full training funding through the Veterans Readiness and Employment program. The goal is to increase veteran commercial drivers from 10% to higher percentages, with the GI Bill covering 100% of CDL tuition at approved schools.
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