New FMCSA Military CDL Waiver Expands the Hiring Window Through October 29, 2026
Military Friendly®
Move America Forward · Virtual Job Fair

The Military Driver Pipeline Just Got Wider. Get To The Talent First.

Military Friendly® gives transportation employers a direct recruiting channel into the military community.

Freedom Haulers is driving new attention to trucking careers. On August 27, put your recruiters in front of Veterans and military spouses exploring their next move.

August 27, 2026
12–4 PM EDT
Virtual

What Changed — And Why It Matters

More Military Experience Can Move To The Road With Less Friction.

Freedom Haulers is creating awareness, while FMCSA pathways reduce licensing friction for qualified military drivers. For employers, that creates a bigger window to engage experienced military talent.

01 More Attention

Freedom Haulers is actively directing Veterans toward trucking careers and the resources that can help them transition.

02 More Time To Recruit

The temporary FMCSA waiver doubles the qualifying lookback period from one year to two.

03 Less Redundant Testing

Qualified military drivers may use the Skills Test Waiver and, in participating states, Even Exchange to bypass eligible CDL testing requirements.

04 Earlier Access

Eligible active-duty members may pursue a CLP or CDL where stationed, making it easier to move toward a civilian driving career before transition.

Where Military Friendly® Comes In

Access Doesn't Fill Open Rigs. Connection Does.

Freedom Haulers creates momentum. Military Friendly® gives your recruiting team a trusted place to turn that momentum into real conversations with military-connected candidates.

  • Put your open roles in front of Veterans and military spouses already exploring employers.
  • See registrants and resumes before the event so your team knows who to pursue.
  • Connect live, identify priority candidates, and move the right people into your hiring process.
Reserve Your Booth

Recognize The Talent

Your Next Driver May Already Have Years Behind The Wheel.

Military job titles look different. The experience doesn’t. These FMCSA-identified specialties help recruiters recognize military experience aligned with transportation careers.

Army MOS
88MMotor Transport Operator
92FFueler
14TPatriot Launching Station Operator
Marine Corps MOS
3531Motor Vehicle Operator
Navy Rating
EOEquipment Operator
Air Force AFSC
2T1Vehicle Operator
2F0Fueler
3E2Pavement & Construction Equipment

Candidate eligibility depends on military experience, state participation and applicable CDL requirements. Military occupation alone does not establish waiver eligibility.

From Open Role To Conversation

One Afternoon. A Shorter Distance To The Right Candidates.

Reserve your booth, see who’s coming, and recruit live.

1

Reserve Your Booth

Tell us what you need to hire and where. We’ll confirm your event access and next step.

2

See Who’s Coming

Review registrants and resumes before the event so your team can prioritize who to meet.

3

Recruit Live

Connect 1-on-1, identify priority candidates, and move the right people into your hiring process.

Turn Momentum Into Hires

Don't Just Watch The Momentum. Hire From It.

Freedom Haulers is creating attention. Military Friendly® gives your recruiters a place to turn it into conversations, candidates and hires.

August 27
12–4 PM EDT
Virtual Job Fair
Meet candidates 1-on-1 See registrants before the event Bring your open roles to them Recruit from anywhere

Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY. Military Friendly®, VIQTORY and their trademarks are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA or any other federal agency. Freedom Haulers is referenced for informational purposes.

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