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The Department of Transportation’s new “Freedom Haulers” initiative aims to replace undocumented big rig drivers with veterans, offering six-figure salaries, paid training, and medical benefits—while pushing back on states that issue commercial licenses to non-residents. Secretary Duffy’s pattern of withholding federal funds from non-compliant states like New York shows a hardline stance on credential enforcement. The campaign taps into patriotism, framing veteran trucking as both a patriotic duty and a solution to road safety and employment gaps, echoing past actions like the 2025 revocation of 17,000 expired California CDLs. This bold move reshapes the future of commercial trucking with clear, high-stakes goals.

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