Shift Gears for a Rewarding Career
MILITARY SKILLS TEST WAIVER
Information for military personnel to get a commercial driver's license without the driving test.
EVEN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Participating states allow qualified military drivers to be exempt from the CDL knowledge test.
WAIVER FOR CURRENT AND FORMER MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS
FMCSA grants a 90-day waiver to extend the eligible period from one year to two years for experienced current and...
Delivering Great Benefits
The commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry is flourishing and qualified truck drivers are in high-demand. Transitioning military, Veterans, National Guard and Reserve service members with military driving experience can get a stable job, with benefits such as:
- Travel
- High pay
- Flexible hours
- Bonuses
- Health and life insurance
- Retirement plans
Resources for the Road
STATE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
OTHER FEDERAL INITIATIVES
HOW TO GET A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
STATE-RELATED CDL INFORMATION
Service members and veterans with military driving experience are excellent candidates for careers in the commercial motor vehicle industry.
Additional Resources
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MILITARY JOB ASSISTANCE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS
Government and non-profit sponsored programs and services designed to help military personnel and veterans learn about career resources and opportunities.
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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING GRANT
Entities can earn funding to train current or former U.S. Armed Forces members and their spouses in obtaining a CDL.
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U.S. DOT VETERANS TRANSPORTATION CAREER CENTER
Information highlighting a few of the exciting careers in the transportation industry which are most common in the military community.
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FEDERAL RESOURCES FACT SHEET
Information highlighting federal programs and resources that are available to transitioning service members and veterans as they prepare to secure a meaningful career with family-sustaining wages in the trucking industry.