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CRST Offers Veteran Apprenticeship Program for Drivers Using GI Bill™ Benefits
CRST International Approved by Department of Labor and the Veteran’s Administration to Begin Program to Assist Veterans Transition into Trucking Careers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa(Aug. 30, 2016)—CRST International, Inc. was approved for the Veteran Apprenticeship Program through the Department of Labor and the Veteran’s Administration. New and current CRST drivers using GI Bill™ benefits may now be eligible to earn additional monthly income as they transition into their new trucking careers with CRST.
Applicants to the 12-month program must be using GI Bill™ benefits to qualify for the program. Veterans will have the opportunity to earn up to an additional $13,400 tax-free from government funding during the 12-month program. The income levels are determined by number of years served and the type of benefits received through the GI Bill™.
“A company is made stronger when its employees are supported, and this program will ensure that our veterans making the transition to becoming CRST drivers have the assistance and support they need to succeed,” said Dave Rusch, CRST International president and CEO. “We provide some of the best training, newest equipment and pay in the industry and having guaranteed home time is another great benefit for veterans as they transition home from deployment.”
The Veteran Apprenticeship Program will complement CRST’s existing Heroes on the Highway military program for veterans joining the transportation industry.
“We’re proud to do all that we can to support our drivers who come to us after military service,” said Jenny Abernathy, CRST vice president of capacity development. “The transition can be difficult, and this program gives our veterans a chance to learn the skills they need while earning a good income.”
Approval for CRST International’s Veteran Apprenticeship Program comes on the heels of the company’s recognition as a 2016 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer.
CRST International, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa–based CRST International, Inc. is one of the largest privately-held and most diversified transportation companies in the United States. Through its seven operating companies, CRST provides a broad array of transportation solutions, including expedited van, flatbed, dedicated services, brokerage, transportation management and high value product white glove moving services. CRST’s operating companies are made up of CRST Expedited, Inc., CRST Malone, Inc., CRST Dedicated Services, Inc., CRST Logistics, Inc., CRST Specialized Transportation, BESL Transportation and Pegasus Transportation. For more information, visit www.CRST.com or call 800-736-CRST (2778).
