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White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Funk, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 5 min read
The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. A new campaign launched Friday will promote programs that let veterans who recently ...
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Key takeaway The GI Bill will also pay for 100% of commercial driver's license training and for some people even pay a housing allowance while they are in school.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The White House's push for veterans to become truck drivers may have implications for San Antonio's transportation industry, given the city's strategic location and extensive network of highways. With thousands of immigrant truckers losing their licenses, local businesses that rely on shipping and logistics may face challenges in finding qualified drivers. The city's military bases, including those in surrounding areas, could serve as a pipeline for veterans interested in pursuing careers in trucking. San Antonio's economy, which has a significant presence of manufacturing and distribution centers, may benefit from the influx of newly trained drivers. As the federal government's Freedom Haulers campaign takes shape, it will be worth watching how local trucking companies and training programs respond to the initiative and whether they can capitalize on the opportunity to hire and train veterans.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. A new campaign launched Friday will promote programs that let veterans who recently ...
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