A driver shortfall in the trucking industry could be a windfall for military veterans.
According to FTR Transportation Intelligence, the industry is facing a shortfall of at least 300,000 qualified drivers, and many trucking companies have increased starting salaries and bonuses in hopes of attracting new drivers.
That’s great news for veterans. The American Trucking Association has made a commitment to hiring 100,000 veterans, and many trucking companies have adopted veteran hiring programs that provide hiring preferences and additional resources…
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Reference:
U.S. Military.com. (2021, July 12). 5 reasons why vets should consider a career in trucking. Military.com. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/5-reasons-why-vets-should-consider-career-trucking.html
