DOT CDL Physicals New Jersey

07/30/2026

07/21/2026

https://www.realwomenintrucking.org/blog/categories/truck-drivers

07/21/2026

Nice!

07/16/2026

President Trump announced that any veteran who drove heavy trucks in the military will be eligible for a commercial driver's license (CDL), as part of a broader administration push to prioritize former service members and remove unqualified or undocumented immigrant drivers from American roadways

The Initiative Details
The Policy: The administration is rolling out historic actions that will essentially fast-track veterans with military heavy-truck experience, bypassing certain standard civilian training requirements to transition them directly into the trucking industry

The Goal: The broader policy aims to remove drivers lacking legal authorization and enforce strict English-language proficiency for commercial operators, while creating high-paying civilian jobs for former U.S. service members

Pre-existing Frameworks: Prior to this recent announcement, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) already had programs in place, such as the Military Skills Test Waiver, which allows states to waive the skills test for qualified military personnel who were regularly employed in military positions requiring the operation of a commercial motor vehicle

Next Steps for Veterans
Check Qualifications: To see if you qualify for an exemption or waiver based on your MOS or military service branch, you can review current guidelines on the FMCSA Military Driver Programs page.Monitor State Rollouts: Because CDLs are ultimately issued at the state level (such as by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission), veterans should monitor their local state department of transportation for the implementation of the administration's new fast-track directives

07/13/2026

Beauty!

07/03/2026

Thank you to all of you hard working truckers! Happy 4th of July!

06/21/2026

Thank you to all of you hard working truckers!