Fastport and ATA Join Forces to Help Veterans Launch Trucking Careers

Fastport, a recognized leader in helping military veterans transition into the civilian workforce, has teamed up with the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Workforce Heroes Program to open more doors for service members and veterans pursuing careers in the transportation and logistics industry. With a growing demand for qualified truck drivers and diesel technicians, the partnership will focus on connecting veterans with in-demand, high-paying careers that offer long-term stability and advancement opportunities.

“Our nation’s veterans bring unparalleled dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to the workforce,” said Bill McLennan, CEO of Fastport. “By partnering with ATA’s Workforce Heroes Program, we are not only addressing the ongoing driver and technician shortages but also ensuring that those who have served our country have access to meaningful careers in the trucking industry.”

Chris Spear, President & CEO of ATA, echoed that sentiment, saying, “When the brave men and women in our military return home, we have an obligation to ensure they have the ability to achieve the American Dream that they put their lives on the line to defend. The trucking industry is proud to be a source of good-paying, in-demand jobs for these patriots, and ATA’s Workforce Heroes Program aims to deepen this commitment. We are grateful for Fastport’s partnership, which will help give more veterans the opportunity to obtain rewarding careers that match their skills and dedication.”

ATA developed the Workforce Heroes Program to strengthen the transportation workforce by working with government and community leaders to promote long-term career pathways. The program especially focuses on veteran recruitment, acknowledging the valuable skills and work ethic service members bring to the industry.

Together, Fastport and ATA will:

• Recruit veterans interested in becoming truck drivers or diesel technicians.
• Offer training and career development tools tailored to veterans
• Support policies that encourage veteran hiring in transportation.

Fastport has a proven track record of connecting veterans with employers and workforce programs nationwide. This partnership marks another milestone in their mission to make career transitions easier and more successful for America’s service members.

Learn more about the Workforce Heroes Program.