Paid truck driving school for veterans
As earning your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL License) is required to become a professional trucker, finding a trucking company that offers paid truck driving school for veterans is a great way to kick off your new career.
Veteran scholarships
Swift honors veterans by offering both scholarships for CDL Training and applicable financial support for housing military veterans training to become truck drivers. Making it as simple and rewarding as possible for those with military experience to explore a career path in the transportation industry.
Veteran apprenticeship programs
Swift Transportation offers a Nationally Approved Military Apprentice Program that features VA on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities that can lead to a fulfilling career as a truck driver.
This program is proudly approved by the U.S. Department of Labor to assist military veterans as they transition to a civilian occupation. Creating an impactful opportunity to continually support veterans at Swift.
Benefits of becoming a truck driver for veterans
Other than the benefit of continuing onto another respected career that aligns with your existing skill sets and valuable experience, trucking companies like Swift offer robust Military Benefits Programs.
Competitive benefits
From health insurance and 401k to weekly paychecks and PTO, a trucking career with Swift Transportation can equip you and your family with the resources they need to live happy and healthy lives. Helping veterans fully enjoy the civilian life they deserve.
Swift Driver benefit packages can include but are not limited to:
- PTO Plan
- 401K Match
- Competitive Pay
- Weekly Paycheck
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
Financial security
Veterans in trucking experience comparable financial security as they did while in the military. Creating a familiar and valuable sense of stability as you explore a new line of work after leaving active duty.
Trucking jobs for veterans can also begin with a higher starting salary when compared to new hires without military experience. Making trucking a great career for veterans.
Gary C. is a veteran, experienced Swift truck driver, and shop associate. Due to unforeseen circumstances, his transition into civilian life after leaving the military led to homelessness. During an interview, he shared that the opportunity to work at Swift is what has shaped his life most.
“I was in the VA Homeless Program,” said Gary. “I got a scholarship to truck driving school. I filled out maybe 50 applications and Swift was the only one that would give me an opportunity to change my life. I think I have made the most of this opportunity. I just recently bought a new house. I just bought a new truck and I have been very successful here at Swift. It's been life changing and I'm very grateful.”
