GRANTS

   This program provides benefits to Veterans and Service-members who have at least two years of active duty. Eligible students may receive up to 36 months of benefits, paid based on the type of career training, length of service, and other requirements

 You may use your Ch. 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill, Ch. 30 Montgomery GI Bill , as well as your Ch.35 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance to cover the tuition for Class A and Class B CDL Training.  

 If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran, or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this program. For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of benefits.

Choosing 5 Star CDL as your training provider will help you secure the skill to become a successful CMV Driver and not only that, we will help you find employment that's just right for you! You may also call the Education Call Center for more information 1-888-442-4551 

Veterans need only apply for their COE (certificate of eligibility) with the VA. Upon receiving their eligibility benefits they can then enter into our 4-10 week training program. We then help place them with the trucking company of their choice that fits best. 

This program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

(Spouses that transfer benefits to their spouse are fully covered for tuition)

(Dependents may have to cover tuition out of pocket for our NCD-Non-College Degree Course)

For more details please contact our Admissions Department at (804)447-7076

or by calling the Education Benefits Hotline at 1-855-225-1159  

The truck driving industry offers numerous opportunities for veterans who, in turn, can be a powerful workforce for fleet truck companies. Thankfully, there are many bills and initiatives designed to help former military personnel start a new career in the trucking industry.

Hiring veterans for fleet trucking is beneficial for everyone involved. The trucking industry offers an extensive range of opportunities for veterans who are searching for a post-deployment “new normal.” Military service gives veterans a wide new set of skills that could be hard to adapt to a desk job or call center. For example, many veterans are used to a certain amount of isolation and independence, and enjoy active and on the road. In this way, truck driving is often the perfect fit for those who have recently returned and are looking for a new career. 

Today, increasing amounts of troops are undergoing rapid reduction and being sent home. At the same time, demands for freight shipments continue to rise and create a shortage of drivers. The industry currently faces a driver’s shortage, and employing veterans may be the solution. Aside from an increased workforce, there are countless benefits to the trucking companies who hire veterans. As a whole, veterans are a ready and willing workforce, eager to find their new place in civilian life. Adaptability and perseverance are just two of the traits that many veterans can bring to the table if given the chance. They are capable of filling any need in the trucking industry, which boasts a broad range of career types and opportunities in numerous job categories. 

GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill