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Trucking For Military Veterans – A Complete Career Guide
03/04/2024
An increase in e-commerce and growth in the manufacturing sector has led to a thriving trucking industry. First year truck drivers can expect to earn between $69,000 and $85,000 per year. That makes a CDL an excellent investment in your future. Get to work in a lucrative career in as few as four weeks. When you compare that with the time and expense associated with a college degree, attending CDL school is a no brainer. Pay isn’t the only perk associated with a career in trucking. There’s also plenty of job security. The American Trucking Association reports a truck driver shortage, making truck drivers in demand. Veteran Truck Driver Statistics
Why Veterans Make Good Truck DriversTruck driving jobs for veterans just make sense. Former military personnel tend to be:
Benefits of Veterans Becoming Truck Drivers
How Veterans Can Get Their CDLStep 1 – Use Your Military BenefitsTalk with a DRC career specialist who can guide you through the application process. Our network of schools work with multiple veteran’s programs, including Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Chapter 30 – Montgomery GI Bill® (MGIB), Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA). Once your application is approved, you’ll enroll for an upcoming class and review job opportunities. We partner with numerous military-friendly carriers. Step 2 – Get a Physical, Your CLP, and Begin Classroom TrainingThis will include preparation to get your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). This temporary license allows you to practice driving a commercial vehicle. To get a CLP you must pass the written test and in some states pass a DOT Physical. Classroom training also covers how to drive defensively, plan trips, and log your hours of service. Step 3 – Perfect Your Road SkillsSpend 120 on the range mastering skills including pre-trip inspections, parallel parking, space management, lane changes, backing, as well as city and rural driving best practices. Step 4 – Take the CDL-A License TestOnce training is complete, you’ll need to take and pass the CDL-A license test for your state. We’ll schedule testing for you, and you’ll use our equipment for the exam. Step 5 – Find a JobAfter paying for your license, you’ll work with career specialists to finalize your job selection. Many carriers offer Military OJT Apprenticeship Programs, allowing you to earn additional income.
ReferencesSource 1: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2019/06/america-keeps-on-trucking.html Source 2: https://www.bts.gov/data-spotlight/veterans-in-transportation Source 3: https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/ata-driver-compensation-study *Average salary based on American Trucking Association Compensation Study. **Truck driver demand based on ATA report. ***GI Bill®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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