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Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · Jul 31
Trump Expands Veteran CDL Waivers to 7 More States Under Freedom Haulers
Updated
Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · Jul 31

Trump Expands Veteran CDL Waivers to 7 More States Under Freedom Haulers

3 articles · Updated · Greater Baton Rouge Business Report · Jul 31

Summary

  • Seven more states, including Louisiana, joined the Trump administration’s military driver program, widening a veteran trucking push that lets qualified service members move into civilian jobs faster.
  • The Freedom Haulers campaign expands CDL testing waivers and promotes veteran-focused licensing programs, allowing eligible drivers with recent heavy military vehicle experience and clean records to skip the road test.
  • The latest expansion builds on a program already operating in 34 states, aimed at channeling veterans into trucking careers and easing entry into an industry seeking more drivers.

Insights

With over 50,000 commercial licenses suddenly canceled, can the influx of veteran drivers prevent a massive national supply chain crisis?
Will the expanded 24-month waiver window truly solve the severe driver shortage, or just temporarily mask a deeper industry crisis?
How will the strict new English-only trucking rules reshape the logistics industry and affect the delivery of everyday goods?