Why Werner Values Veteran Drivers

A Great Career After the Military – Professional Truck Driver!

Determining your next step after the military can be a daunting task. With a wide variety of skills, you want to ensure your next career has a similar structure as what you’ve become accustomed to and have thrived in.

With the country facing a truck driver shortage, the search is on for skilled, reliable candidates to fill these positions. Of course, not everyone has what it takes to be a successful truck driver. Qualified candidates can be hard to find. But one transportation company, Werner Enterprises, has long understood where to find skilled, dedicated and safety focused drivers – the military.  Werner understands that a military background makes you uniquely prepared for the challenges that a truck driving career brings. Truck driving for veterans offers you a chance at a fulfilling and lucrative career. And while you have a variety of companies to choose from you want to become a professional driver, this article will outline reasons to choose Werner.

Skills Learned in The Military Cross-Over to Truck Driving

So, why does Werner place such a high value on recruiting veterans as professional drivers? Experts in the military recognize that veterans and trucking make a good combination. The skills the military teaches are essential to a successful truck driver. Most veterans have had technical training and many have operated and/or maintained heavy machinery. If you have this type of experience, you are not intimidated by a truck, stay calm in action and have a strong focus on safety.

Some companies may recognize your previous military CDL experience and start you at a higher salary or hourly wage than other new hires. If you do not have a CDL but gained experience during your military career, you may be able to use the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Military Skills Test Waiv