Supporting Active Duty, Veterans & Military Families

America's Trusted Transportation Career Program

Troops Into Transportation is America's premier military-to-transportation career initiative, helping transitioning service members earn their CDL, connect with leading transportation employers, and launch rewarding civilian careers across the logistics industry.

Created by The CDL School in partnership with major transportation companies. Our mission is simple: help military professionals transition from service to succes

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A Program with Proven Results

18,337

Military Graduates Since 2012

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Active CSP / SkillBridge Locations

$916.8M

Estimated Graduate Earnings Generated

$165M

Estimated UCX Avoidance

Proudly serving Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard, Reservists and Military Families while strengthening America's transportation workforce. 

What is Troops Into Transportation?

Troops Into Transportation is a national workforce initiative designed specifically to help transitioning service members build meaningful careers in transportation and logistics.

Through industry-focused training, employer connections, and personalized career support, we prepare participants for opportunities that extend beyond the driver’s seat—including operations, logistics, safety, training, and leadership roles.

Our graduates have the freedom to choose the employer, location, schedule, and career pathway that best align with their goals and lifestyle.

Programs include CDL and ELDT certification at fully equipped training locations across the United States, creating a strong foundation for long-term career growth.

 

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Troops Into Transportation is now a proud member of the Association of veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO) and the National Association of Veterans' Program Administrators (NAVPA).

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Why Military Professionals Trust Troops Into Transportation

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Career-First

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Veteran Friendly

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National Employer Network

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Trusted Since 1963

Transportation Is Bigger Than Driving a Truck

One CDL can open multiple career paths across America's supply chain.

Regional Driving
Dedicated Fleet
Local Driving
Over-the-Road
Logistics Operations
Owner-Operator Pathways

Your Career. Your Employer. Your Decision.

Instead of assigning graduates to one carrier, Troops Into Transportation gives you options. Compare opportunities based on:

Home Time
Compensation
Geographic Location
Equipment
Benefits
Career Advancement
Lifestyle

Our Mission: Getting you the pay checks you deserve with the career options you want

How the Program Works

Your path from application to a new career

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Speak with an Advisor

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Apply & Be Accepted

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Choose a Training Location

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Build Your Career Plan 

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Start & Complete CDL Training

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Start Your New Career

In less than 30 days, you can be on the job and earning.

Career Growth & Earning Potential

$70,000*

Potential Earnings in your first year

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$85,000+

Experienced Career Opportunities

Grow your earning potential as you gain experience & advance your career.

Benefits may include:

Medical
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement

Earning potential and benefits vary by employer, position, location, route, experience, performance, and other factors. Career progression is not guaranteed.

Use the Benefits You've Earned.

GI Bill®*

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Employer Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships & Assistance

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill .

More Choice. More Opportunity.

Troops Into Transportation works with leading national and regional transportation companies, giving qualified graduates access to multiple career opportunities across the country.

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Troops Into Transportation Graduate Highlights

"CDL School/Troops to Transportation staff are phenomenal, they’re always available to answer your questions and plan out your training. Love that they were flexible, understanding, and very knowledgeable!" Efren Olivas Mendozao
"School is definitely worth it, supportive, and seamless!" Brett McCray
"My experience with Troops Into Transportation was outstanding. The entire school staff was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with any questions I had throughout the process." Richard Mantanona
"Great school with very knowledgeable instructors. Sam was very informative and kept me up to date throughout the whole training. Would highly recommend." Casey Hudson
"Great school! With spectacular staff from the recruiting, admin, and instructors! All very professional and very helpful from every step of the way." Alberto Hernandez
"An amazing program that trains to an elite standard. All instructors are extremely knowledgeable. From start to finish you will experience a level of professionalism that other CDL schools dream about." Tommy Johnson
"Awesome course and fast turn around to getting you licensed with all the endorsements you need. Instructors have all the experience they need to answer any questions..." Bradley Haga
"Great instructors! Sam, is amazing. You get the most out of your GI bill and even extra practice time to help for studying, skill practice and driving. Money well worth it and spent." Harper Thompson
"Incredibly satisfied with the material provided, this team will take you from ZERO experience to the ability to secure a job as a Class A CDL Professional Driver within 4-6 weeks." Morgan Robinson
"They make sure you learn everything and prepare you for anything." Chace Golden

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Your Service Built the Foundation. Let Us Help You Build the Career.

Tell us where you're stationed and when you're transitioning. We'll help you build your transportation career.