{"id":2638008,"date":"2026-07-30T18:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-announces-plan-to-replace-illegal-alien-truckers-with-american-veterans\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T18:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T22:51:43","slug":"trump-announces-plan-to-replace-illegal-alien-truckers-with-american-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-announces-plan-to-replace-illegal-alien-truckers-with-american-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Announces Plan to Replace Illegal Alien Truckers with American Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-announces-plan-to-replace-illegal-alien-truckers-with-american-veterans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2638008&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump launched a new initiative called \u201cFreedom Haulers\u201d aimed at rapidly training veterans for truck driving jobs and replacing unqualified migrant drivers with highly qualified American veterans. During a White House event, Trump emphasized making it easy for veterans to obtain commercial driver\u2019s licenses and noted that even those without military trucking experience could participate after a few weeks of training. The initiative prioritizes American patriotism, safety, and national security, with efforts to crack down on foreign drivers and support U.S. truckers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted concerns about the dangers of illegal alien truckers during the Biden management and stated that more trucking companies are now seeking to hire veterans. Veterans, like Army veteran Ricky Washington, expressed pride in transitioning to trucking, citing military core values aligning with industry demands. Companies such as Werner Enterprises announced plans to hire thousands of veterans, with the initiative expected to considerably impact veteran employment in trucking. The program is part of broader efforts to improve road safety, increase trucker earnings, and bolster national security by prioritizing american workers.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump kicked off a new initiative on Thursday designed to fast-track veterans into truck driving jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Trump called the program \u201cFreedom Haulers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re taking action to replace these unqualified, migrant drivers with highly qualified American veterans,\u201d Trump said at the White House event, flanked by a military transport truck on one side and a civilian big rig on the other.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder our brand new <a href=\"https:\/\/freedomhaulers.dot.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freedom Haulers<\/a> initiative, any American who has driven a heavy truck for our military will automatically be eligible for a commercial driver\u2019s license. And it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">good-paying jobs<\/a>, too,\u201d the president added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to make it as easy as possible for the veterans,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>He also noted that those who did not drive trucks in the military will still be eligible to participate in the Freedom Haulers program.<\/p>\n<p>They will receive the necessary training to drive trucks in a matter of weeks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Illegal alien truckers are OUT, and American Veterans are IN \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n<p>Thank you, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/POTUS?\">@POTUS<\/a> for putting OUR safety first<\/p>\n<p>PRESIDENT TRUMP: \u201cWe\u2019re taking action to replace unqualified drivers with highly qualified American veterans\u2026 Any American who has driven a heavy truck for our\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OU2E5T0E4E\">pic.twitter.com\/OU2E5T0E4E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecDuffy\/status\/2082888597905006941?\">July 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Transportation Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sean-duffy-rejects-modern-career-culture-america-250-event-get-married-lots-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sean Duffy<\/a> noted that during the Biden administration, many illegal aliens were allowed to become truck drivers, with the results sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/illegal-alien-trucker-caused-deadly-8-car-crash-learns-fate-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">being tragic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe didn\u2019t know who they were, and we saw that when those illegals were driving these big rigs, they were killing American citizens,\u201d Duffy said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIllegals are out. American patriots are in, in this administration,\u201d Duffy pronounced. \u201cWe\u2019ve had more people, trucking companies call us and try to find, \u2018How do I hire more veterans? How do I bring the great men and women who served this country, how do I bring them into my company?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SecDuffy?\">@SecDuffy<\/a>: \u201cWe\u2019ve had more people, trucking companies call us and try to find, \u2018How do I hire more veterans? \u2026 how do I bring them into my company?\u2019 \u2026 We are clearing the deck for you to get a great job in trucking.\u201d \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o36TZNcd2d\">https:\/\/t.co\/o36TZNcd2d<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CnL4RxUkBG\">pic.twitter.com\/CnL4RxUkBG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/2082886772220895506?\">July 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Army veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/trump-promotes-freedom-haulers-initiative-fast-track-military-veterans-trucking-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ricky Washington<\/a>, who became a truck driver after serving in the military for over three decades, said, \u201cTransitioning from military life behind the wheel of a commercial truck has brought a renewed sense of mission for me. Veterans make exceptional truck drivers because the core values of the military align seamlessly with the trucking industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Those values include getting the job done safely and on time, Washington explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe trucking industry is more than just a sector of our economy \u2014 it\u2019s the backbone of our commerce,\u201d the veteran said. \u201cIt is a place where service members, veterans, military spouses can find a purpose, a community, and a way to continue keeping our great nation moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/One_Werner?\">@One_Werner<\/a> \u201cOperation: Freedom\u201d driver Ricky Washington: \u201cVeterans make exceptional truck drivers because the core values of the military align seamlessly with the trucking industry\u2026 Service members, veterans, and military spouses can find a purpose, a community, and a way to\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NwpBJdT3Qo\">pic.twitter.com\/NwpBJdT3Qo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/2082888507530281205?\">July 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a Thursday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/briefing-room\/president-trump-transportation-secretary-duffy-host-vets-white-house-promote-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trumps-new-transportation-secretary-takes-a-sledgehammer-to-bidens-de-facto-ev-mandate-as-his-first-act-in-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Transportation<\/a> noted, \u201cThe initiative builds on President Trump\u2019s efforts to clean up America\u2019s roadways, crack down on dangerous foreign drivers, and support American truckers. Under President Trump, trucker earnings have surged 7.42% and traffic fatalities are at a historic low.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Werner Enterprises President Nathan Meisgeier announced at the White House event that his company will hire 1,400 veterans over the next year. Currently, 15 percent of the company\u2019s 14,000 workers are veterans and military spouses.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8WATCH: Werner Enterprises President Nathan Meisgeier announces the company will hire 1,400 veterans in the coming year through a partnership with the Trump administration\u2019s Freedom Haulers\u2019 initiative. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9ycWOfxE5k\">pic.twitter.com\/9ycWOfxE5k<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Off The Press (@OffThePress1) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OffThePress1\/status\/2082892454936605162?\">July 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cThis administration\u2019s Freedom Haulers campaign will have a direct and powerful impact on our ability to bring even more veterans into our workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-of-appeals-in-swing-states-drop-major-ruling-hurting-kamala-harris-chances-against-trump\/\" title=\"Court of Appeals in Swing States Drop Major Ruling, Hurting Kamala Harris&#039; Chances Against Trump\">highly engaged readers<\/a>, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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