Trump To Fast-Track Truck Licenses For Veterans–Who Is Eligible?
Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to speed up truck driver licenses for U.S. military veterans and reduce the number of immigrant truck drivers on U.S. roads. The administration has recently tightened rules restricting some immigrant truck drivers from getting licenses, citing safety concerns.Key Facts
- President Trump said veterans who drove heavy trucks in the military would be quickly eligible for commercial driver’s licenses.
- The White House has not yet given details on how the program will work or if veterans must take tests.
- Federal rules already allow some states to waive certain license tests for military vets with driving experience.
- About 10% of current U.S. truck drivers are veterans, and immigrants make up about 18% of truck drivers.
- The Trump administration introduced new restrictions earlier this year limiting licenses for some immigrant workers, including asylum seekers and DACA recipients.
- The Transportation Department noted that fatal crashes involving immigrant drivers motivated stricter licensing rules.
- Immigrant truck drivers in the U.S. increased from about 316,000 in 2000 to over 720,000 in 2021.
- An executive order requires English-language proficiency for commercial truck drivers and reviews licenses issued to foreign nationals.
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