In an effort to help truckers and veterans the best way we know how we have searched the Internet to find the best resources, opportunities, and specific information for Veterans in trucking. Here at C2 Freight we are proud to employee multiple veterans and veteran spouses. Below are some of the best articles we have come across on the web that support Veterans in the trucking industry.
Apex Capital, a trusted factoring company that many truckers work with and that C2 have personally done business with for several years, provides Veterans a great opportunity to get started in trucking with their Apex Capital Startup Program.
The Startup Program means that Apex will start by gathering all the necessary information to assist with completing and filing the appropriate registration applications for you to form your business. Apex also shows their appreciation to military veterans by waiving their $435 setup fee, so veterans will only pay the filing fees required to start a trucking company.
Once a veteran’s company is set up, he or she will receive access to the Apex factoring and fuel card programs, which help keep more money in your trucking company where it belongs. With almost two decades of experience, we’ve helped thousands of trucking companies grow and keep their businesses running successfully.
C2 Freight and Apex Capital both have over twenty years of experience helping truckers grow successful trucking businesses. We are setup in good standing with one another, so you won't have any worries when it comes to brokering and factoring compatibility.
Visit www.c2freight.com or call 800-810-2006 to get setup and start moving loads with C2 Freight and go to www.apexcapitalcorp.com/veterans or call 855-369-APEX (2739) for more information on how to get started factoring with Apex Capital.
Hiring our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help Veterans and their spouses transition from military to the civilian workforce and is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This hiring strategy assists Veterans and their spouses with the unique challenges they face during that transition. One awesome way Hiring Our Heroes is helping Veterans is by teaming up with the Department of Homeland Security to provide FREE Training in the field of Cyber Security. You can visit the Hiring Our Heroes website at https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes
to get started on the right path for help, donate to support this cause, and get more information. Go to https://hireourheroes.org/veterans-training/ to receive information on free training for Veterans.
The Veterans Employment Initiative has announced the establishment of the first ever DOT Veterans Council (DVC). This council is comprised of veterans working to support veterans by "Bridging Gaps from Civilian Life Transitions to Endless Opportunities". Their mission is to advocate on behalf of veterans, embrace each veterans individual attributes (ethnicity, beliefs, learning methods), and establish a network of information, gateways, and partnerships that will ensure Veterans have viable and lasting employment opportunities within the Federal Government.
Forbes magazine and website listed Tractor-Trailer Truck Driving as one of the top ten best jobs for veterans post-active duty. With employment opportunities for veterans being especially difficult and the fact that truck drivers are in high demand this is a win-win for Veterans and the America freight industry! Serving your country can take on a whole new meaning. CDL Career Now says that Veterans can help reduce the trucker shortage in America.
"I think there's no higher calling for an American than to serve in our armed forces, and driving a truck, delivering America's most essential goods safely, is also a high calling."Bill Graves, ATA president and CEO
Even the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recognizes that the qualities and experience attained by Veterans from serving in the military, no matter which brand or position they held, align with those needed to be in the commercial truck driving industry. Both have to be alert and aware of their surroundings, have a strong work ethic and leadership skills; not to mention planning skills, efficiency, and timing that both veterans and truckers utilize in their day-to-day duties.
If you are a Veteran looking to get back into the civilian workforce or just want a change of scenery, trucking is a great option that can provide opportunities that line up with your current skills, while still fulfilling that desire to serve others in the greatest nation in the world! Thank you for your military service!
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http://newyorktruckstop.com/2015/11/11/veterans-day/?fbclid=IwAR3kqMDCRa4fkcmiit4MOii956ObrtmIZby18jZFq_JwHjhWDb6WIdjCYh8
https://www.apexcapitalcorp.com/blog/trucking-initiatives-military-veterans/
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/About%20DOT%20Vet%20Council%20-%20pdf%20%28S508%29.pdf
https://www.transportation.gov/careers/veteran-opportunities
https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mkl45edmel/9-heavy-tractor-trailer-truck-driver/#35597a6eab59
https://www.dmv.org/cdl/military-veterans-as-commercial-drivers.php
