President Donald J. Trump announced the Freedom Haulers initiative on July 30, 2026, creating a structured pathway for military veterans to obtain commercial driver's licenses and enter the trucking workforce.
The U.S. Department of Defense said the program targets service members following the conclusion of their military careers, connecting them to what the initiative describes as good-paying commercial driving jobs.
The Defense Department said Freedom Haulers is designed to move veterans directly from military service into commercial driving careers, giving separating service members a defined route to employment in the sector.