Veterans at event describe long trucking careers and praise initiative

Several veterans used the event to describe long careers behind the wheel and to thank the administration for creating what they called clearer pathways into trucking. Veteran (S2) said, “I've been working for UPS for 35 years. I served in the Maryland Army National Guard for 6 years. Truck driving is a great industry to go to, especially coming out of the military.” The speaker argued that experience driving large military vehicles translates to civilian trucking work.

Other veterans echoed that message. Veteran (S4) recalled serving as an "88 Mike" truck driver in the Army and called the initiative encouraging for those seeking high‑paying jobs in the industry. Veteran (S5), who said he spent 10.5 years in the Marine Corps and has driven trucks for 29 years, thanked the president and recounted a remark he attributed to the president: "just take care of my veterans." The remarks were personal testimony and expressions of gratitude; the transcript does not record specific hiring commitments, training curricula, or employer pledges tied to the initiative.