Veteran Ready Summit

The trucking industry has some of the most military friendly employers in the country with about?10% of professional truck drivers?being veterans. With GI Bill benefits and US DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program, getting a trucking education and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is affordable and highly attainable. The industry and our government have made it so accessible for veterans because the military community offers technical and soft skills such as leadership and rapid decision-making. These skills are combined with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and dependability, creating an incredible talent pool for any industry. But trucking isn't the only industry competing for this military talent. We need to look ahead of being military friendly and put a new focus on *Veteran Ready*. Join us in Washington D.C. in December to collaborate with industry leaders from around the nation to accelerate your company's movement toward Veteran Ready. veteranreadysummit.org

Mark Your Calendar! The Veteran Ready Summit is back and better than ever! ?Date: December 10-12, 2025 ?Location: ATA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. This year, we’re opening the event to every industry—because Veteran recruiting and retention matters across all sectors. Join us for an engaging and interactive experience featuring: ? Expert-led panels on best practices for hiring and retaining Veterans ? Breakout sessions for hands-on learning and industry collaboration ? Networking opportunities with top leaders in workforce development ?Early Bird Registration Opens March 31st! Secure your spot by May 31st and save $100 per attendee. Interested in sponsoring this year’s summit? Visit?VeteranReadySummit.org?or contact Hanah Sanders at?[email protected]?for details. Don't miss this must-attend event! Stay tuned for more updates. #VeteranReadySummit #VRS2025 #VeteranRecruiting #VeteranHiring #Fastport #WorkforceDevelopment

On December 11th and 12th, over 100 employers united for the Veteran Ready Summit, a transformative event focused on building and enhancing military hiring programs. These two days were packed with invaluable insights, and actionable strategies from industry leaders that reinforced our shared commitment to supporting veterans in the workforce. Attendees can visit https://lnkd.in/eWGdFZ8T for a Resource Guide with materials to help everyone continue this important work throughout the year. It also has links to event images that you're welcome to download and share! Key Highlights of the Summit: ? Reception at the Military Women’s Memorial Female veterans working in the trucking industry were honored for their Make HerStory submissions. ? Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award Ceremony A veteran driver was awarded a late-model Kenworth T680 truck. ? Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial A solemn tribute to honor the 184 people whose lives were lost at the Pentagon on 9/11. ? ESGR Statement of Support Signing Ceremony at the Pentagon Employers pledged their commitment to veteran employment and National Guard/Reserve support. ? Wreaths Across America Driver Appreciation Dinner An evening celebrating the mission and efforts of Wreaths Across America, and the drivers who delivered truckloads of respect to Arlington National Cemetery. ? Many attendees stayed through Saturday to take part in laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery with Wreaths Across America, a moving culmination of the week. A heartfelt thank you to our co-hosts, sponsors, and attendees for making this event a success. Together, we are shaping the future of veteran employment and retention. Your dedication to becoming Veteran Ready Employers makes an enduring difference. #VRS2024 #VeteranEmployment #WreathsAcrossAmerica #MilitaryHiring #Recruiting #Retention #TransitionTrucking