This Veterans Day, TransForce proudly recognizes the men and women who’ve served our country, and the many who continue to serve their communities today by keeping America’s supply chain moving. Whether you’re a carrier looking for dependable, safety-minded drivers or a veteran ready for your next mission, TransForce and Troops Into Transportation are here to bridge the gap.
Veterans bring exceptional skills to the road: discipline, reliability, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. But beyond these qualities, the data speaks for itself: veterans have 42% fewer accidents, 59% lower turnover, and 65% higher retention than non-veteran drivers.
That translates to safer fleets, lower recruiting costs, and stronger long-term performance. Fleets that hire veterans see direct improvements in safety scores, operational stability, and company culture, all while giving back to those who’ve already given so much.
With the U.S. facing a projected shortage of more than 160,000 drivers by 2030, the industry needs a sustainable solution, and veterans are a critical part of it.
Through Troops Into Transportation, a program operated by TransForce, more than 16,000 veterans and service members have launched rewarding careers in trucking, collectively generating over $800 million in approximate first-year earnings and helping to strengthen the nation’s driver workforce.
By managing SkillBridge partnerships and recruiting pipelines, TransForce helps carriers access this ready-to-drive, highly skilled workforce while helping veterans launch meaningful new careers.
Veteran drivers do more than fill an open seat; they strengthen the culture of every fleet they join. Their leadership, teamwork, and commitment to safety inspire those around them.
Carriers consistently share that their veteran drivers set the standard for professionalism, pride, and accountability on the road. These drivers bring a mission-first mindset that raises the bar for everyone and helps create safer, stronger fleets.
And the mission continues within TransForce itself. One in eight TransForce employees are proud graduates of our Troops Into Transportation program, now helping other veterans transition into trucking careers
Whether you’re a veteran ready to start your next chapter or a carrier looking to strengthen your fleet, TransForce is here to help. Together, we can build safer roads, stronger teams, and brighter futures for those who’ve served.
👉 Learn more and join the mission at transforce.com/carriers/hire-veterans