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The GI Bill®, also known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, has provided educational benefits to the United States Armed Forces Veterans. Designed to assist in transitioning from military service to civilian life, the GI Bill® offers financial support to eligible individuals seeking higher education. This guide outlines the steps involved in effectively utilizing […]

Traditional apprenticeship programs offer advanced standings or credit hours for individuals interested in a trade. The Military Apprenticeship Program is very similar, allowing individuals to pursue training outside of their military careers. But what is the military apprenticeship program really? Do any trucking companies have a military apprenticeship program? We answer these questions, and more, [...]

When choosing the best truck driving school for veterans, choose the school that can best honor, value, and support veteran needs. Whether you were active duty or reserve service member, your time in the military prepared you with the physical and mental skills that are necessary for a great commercial truck driving career. At Truck […]

The top 3 reasons why veterans make great truck drivers are: Your Military Skills Set You Apart The Trucking Industry is Veteran-Friendly  The GI Bill ®Covers Your Training Costs If you’re an American military veteran looking to start the next chapter of your life, a career as a licensed commercial truck driver could be exactly […]

The Christmas season is a time of joy, surprises, and gifts. On December 14, 2012, Steve Williams received the gift of a lifetime from the Homes for Heroes program.   Steve did two tours of duty in Iraq engulfed by desert sands and blistering heat while proudly serving his country in the US Army. One fateful […]

CDL Training and Jobs for U.S. Veterans Our roots run deep when it comes to supporting US veterans here at TDI. Truck Driver Institute, (TDI), was founded in 1973 by U.S. Army veteran, Thomas Gast. Since that time, TDI has grown to eleven campuses, and over the past 44 years, the school has partnered with [...]