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Gregor Robertson, Canadian Minister of Housing and Infrastructure gives thumbs up during a Canadian celebration for the Gordie Howe International bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario Friday, July 24, 2026, in Windsor. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military. Officials hope they can replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who have lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. A new campaign launched Friday will promote programs that allow veterans who recently drove large military vehicles to be able to skip the required skills test to get a commercial driver’s license. Other soldiers can attend a commercial driving school during their last six months of active duty. 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.