Veterans Affairs Department

President Donald Trump announced an initiative to help veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses quickly by expanding a waiver from 12 to 24 months post-military service and creating a fast-track program for those without experience. The policy follows a broader immigration crackdown that has canceled 28,000 licenses for foreign-born truck drivers, with the administration aiming to replace them with veterans amid a reported 60,000 to 80,000 driver shortage in the industry.

President Donald Trump announced an initiative to help veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses, expanding a military experience waiver from 12 to 24 months and creating a fast-track program for veterans without prior experience. The policy aims to replace foreign-born truck drivers, who make up 18% of the industry, with veterans as part of broader immigration restrictions, including canceled licenses for 28,000 immigrant drivers and a rule limiting visa eligibility for commercial licenses.

President Donald Trump announced an initiative to help veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses, expanding a waiver period from 12 to 24 months after military service. The policy aims to replace foreign-born truck drivers, with 28,000 licenses canceled and 1,400 veterans hired by Werner Trucking, as part of broader immigration restrictions targeting immigrant truck drivers.

President Donald Trump announced an initiative to help veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses to address a trucking industry shortage, expanding a waiver period from 12 to 24 months post-military service. The policy aims to replace foreign-born truck drivers, with 28,000 licenses canceled under immigration restrictions, and the Veterans Affairs Department will cover program costs.

President Trump announced an initiative to help veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses by expanding a military experience waiver and creating a fast-track program. The policy aims to address a trucking industry shortage while reducing the number of foreign-born drivers, with 28,000 immigrant licenses canceled under new federal rules.

President Donald Trump announced an initiative to help veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses, expanding a waiver period and creating a fast-track program. The policy follows the administration’s decision to pause license renewals for foreign-born truck drivers, resulting in the cancellation of about 28,000 licenses. The industry faces a shortage of 60,000 to 80,000 drivers.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins testifies before a Senate committee on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Veterans Affairs Department, seeking $144 billion in discretionary funding. The focus is on military housing, health care for veterans, and combating homelessness. The hearing is being held by the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.