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Army veteran Brandon Meredith is the 2023 Transition Trucking winner
January 9, 2024
‘I’m Itching to Get Out There’: Transition Trucking Winner Ready to Hit the Road in His New Truck

The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award “sets the bar for highlighting veterans” in the trucking industry.

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2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award finalists
October 4, 2023
‘Incredible Group of Drivers’: 2023 Transition Trucking Finalists Represent Next Generation of Trucking Talent

Public voting for the 2023 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award opens on November 1.

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Army veteran Ashley Leiva at the wheel of brand-new fully loaded Kenworth T680 truck
July 18, 2023
Like Mother Like Daughter: Transition Trucking Winner Grows Family Trucking Business

Army veteran Ashley Leiva’s life “dramatically” changed after winning a brand-new fully loaded Kenworth T680 truck and college scholarship.

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Army veteran wins 2021 Transition Trucking award
January 4, 2022
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Announces Winner of 2021 Transition Trucking Award

Drivers are nominated by their carriers for the chance to win a fully loaded Kenworth T680 truck to accelerate their newfound trucking careers.

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2020 Transition Trucking Winner Ivan Hernandez in his cab
June 11, 2021
Transition Trucking Winner’s YouTube Channel Aims to Answer ‘What’s Next’ Question for Veterans

The nomination deadline for the 2021 Transition Trucking award is 5 p.m. EDT on July 31, 2021.

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December 4, 2020
2020 Transition Trucking Winner Encourages Veterans to Live Their Best Lives

Army veteran Ivan Hernandez is given a new, full-loaded Kenworth T680 truck.

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November 9, 2020
‘She’s a Valiant Leader with a Strong Passion for the Transportation Industry’: Meet Transition Trucking Finalist Gail Losee

Gail Losee is one of four finalists for the 2020 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award.

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October 30, 2020
‘His Enthusiasm Is So Abundant It’s Infectious’: Meet Transition Trucking Finalist Ivan Hernandez

The trucking industry has had a positive impact on this Army veteran’s life.

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July 23, 2020
Inaugural Transition Trucking Winner Encourages Rookie Drivers to Apply for 2020 Award

Nearly five years after being named the inaugural “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award winner, Troy Davidson

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