THE ESSEX FILES: Fixing the Trucker Shortage Means Turning to Veterans, Not Illegal Labor
THE ESSEX FILES: Fixing the Trucker Shortage Means Turning to Veterans, Not Illegal Labor By Brad Essex | 6:00 AM on July 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Warren, File The Trump administration is moving to fill gaps in the trucking industry by encouraging military veterans to step into roles left open after a crackdown on commercial driver's licenses issued improperly to immigrants. It rewards service members with skills already honed behind the wheel of heavy vehicles while addressing a workforce need through legal, qualified Americans.
- ▪THE ESSEX FILES: Fixing the Trucker Shortage Means Turning to Veterans, Not Illegal Labor By Brad Essex | 6:00 AM on July 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.c
- ▪Warren, File The Trump administration is moving to fill gaps in the trucking industry by encouraging military veterans to step into roles left open after a crackdown on commercial driver's licenses issued improperly to immigrants.
- ▪It rewards service members with skills already honed behind the wheel of heavy vehicles while addressing a workforce need through legal, qualified Americans.
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THE ESSEX FILES: Fixing the Trucker Shortage Means Turning to Veterans, Not Illegal Labor By Brad Essex | 6:00 AM on July 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File The Trump administration is moving to fill gaps in the trucking industry by encouraging military veterans to step into roles left open after a crackdown on commercial driver's licenses issued improperly to immigrants. This approach makes practical sense. It rewards service members with skills already honed behind the wheel of heavy vehicles while addressing a workforce need through legal, qualified Americans.
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