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JR Schugel Veteran Wrapped Truck, J&R Schugel partners with DAV to honor veterans with a special Kenworth T680 truck wrap and a $25,000 donation from Wisconsin Kenworth.

October 9, 2024

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J&R Schugel and DAV Celebrate Partnership with Wrapped Kenworth T680 Truck and $25,000 Donation from Wisconsin Kenworth – a division of CSM Companies to Honor Veterans

New Ulm, MN – October 2024 – J&R Schugel is proud to announce a new initiative in partnership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to ...

Wreaths Across America wreaths on Graves at Arlington Cemetery

October 2, 2024

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Wreaths Across America 2024: Calling All Truck Drivers

Wreaths Across America is seeking truck drivers to deliver holiday wreaths this season. The nonprofit recently kicked off its 2024 wreath season, with over ...

man standing next to semi truck silhoutted in sunset, veterans, cdl training

September 30, 2024

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CDL Training Expansion for Veterans Gains Congressional Approval

Congress has greenlit a significant expansion of CDL training opportunities tailored for military veterans. The newly passed Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of ...

veteran woman in uniform sitting across from woman in suit with laptop

August 14, 2024

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Werner Enterprises Recognized as a Leading Military Friendly Employer for 2024

Werner Enterprises Inc. has received commendation as the third-ranking Military Friendly Company in the revenue category of $1 billion to $5 billion for 2024. ...

truck driver at the wheel of a semi truck view from inside the cab looking out through the windshield at the road

August 6, 2024

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2024 Semi-Finalists Revealed for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

The 2024 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award has unveiled its exciting roster of semi-finalists, recognizing the achievements of military veterans entering the trucking ...

man holding veteran hat with another veteran hat in the foreground

July 31, 2024

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Truckers For Troops Pledges $10,000 to Veterans Community Project

On Thursday, July 25, the initiative Truckers For Troops made a substantial contribution of $10,000 to the Veterans Community Project (VCP) located in St. ...

black woman dressed in military uniform talking in a group setting

July 9, 2024

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Opportunities and Resources for Veterans in Trucking

The trucking industry has long been a welcoming space for veterans transitioning from military service to civilian careers. Veterans bring a unique set of ...

June 18, 2024

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Search for the Top Rookie Military Veteran Driver Continues

The collaboration among Kenworth, FASTPORT, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “Hiring Our Heroes” initiative is on the lookout for the leading rookie ...

red semi truck pulling white trailer in desert landscape

June 7, 2024

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New Bill Eases CDL Training Access for Veterans

In mid-May, top congressional supporters of military veterans introduced the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (HR 8371). This ...

May 24, 2024

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New Set of Bills Could Streamline Veteran’s Access to CDL Training, Needs Vets Support

Last week, a significant legislative package was introduced in the U.S. House, with the goal of enacting comprehensive, full-scale reforms within the Department of ...