Trump vows to replace illegal truck drivers with American veterans

Trump vows to replace illegal truck drivers with American veterans

Trump the president said military veterans who drove heavy trucks will automatically qualify for commercial licenses, as his administration targets 194,000 noncitizen CDL holders nationwide.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 19, 2026, 10:20 AM ET

Donald Trump said military veterans will replace illegal truck drivers taken off American roads.