JACKSON, Miss. - The State of Mississippi has concluded that military large-vehicle drivers can handle similar jobs in the private sector. Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill that requires the Commission of Public Safety to offer commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) test waivers for military members and veterans who have established training and experience operating heavy military vehicles. The bill revises Mississippi’s CDL qualification standards to streamline job opportunities to those serving in the Mississippi National Guard, says Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, adjutant general of Mississippi. The issue arose when a Grenada freight company reached out to a National Guard training center regarding 20 vacancies, but not one military man applied. The reason: No CDL. The nation needs some 80,000 truck drivers to keep up with current transportation needs, according to Gov. Reeves. The bill offers job opportunities for military service members, provides a resolution for transportation demands and strengthens supply chains. (WHLT 03/25/22)
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