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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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June 30, 2020
Award Spotlights the Economic Opportunities for Veterans in the Trucking Industry

A career in trucking offers veterans the freedom to be your own boss and the tranquility of

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December 12, 2019
Transition Trucking Drives This Veteran Closer to His Career Goals

The Transition Trucking campaign is one way Hiring Our Heroes, Kenworth Trucking, and FASTPORT pay it forward to veterans.

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November 28, 2019
2019 Transition Trucking Finalists Exhibit Integrity, Commitment

The Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award campaign began in 2016 to highlight career opportunities in the trucking industry among veterans, Reservists, and National Guard members.

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