Semper Forward, ATS launch veteran hiring pipeline for trucking jobs

Semper Forward and Anderson Trucking Service are teaming up to connect transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses with CDL driving and logistics careers. The partnership is designed to fill trucking labor needs while giving military talent a clearer path into civilian work.

Why it matters: - The trucking industry still needs qualified drivers and logistics workers. - The partnership gives veterans and military spouses a direct route into jobs that value safety, discipline and freight-handling experience. - ATS gets access to a national military talent pool at a time when carriers are competing for dependable workers.

What happened: - Semper Forward, a division of Fastport, announced a strategic partnership with Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) on Nov. 5, 2026. - ATS is a family-owned transportation and logistics company headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. - The alliance creates a dedicated pipeline from military service into ATS driving and logistics careers. - The program targets transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses.

The details: - Semper Forward will connect its national network of military job seekers with ATS through installation outreach, hiring events and direct referrals. - ATS is a Veteran-Friendly Employer and Top Pay Certified Carrier. - Candidates can pursue company driver roles in flatbed, dry van, heavy haul and Department of Defense Teams freight. - Those roles include steady support, predictable pay and multiple home time options. - Independent contractor paths are also available. - Equipment leasing is available through ATS sister company Competitive Equipment Sales. - Non-driving opportunities are also open in operations and logistics. - Interested candidates can learn more at Semper Forward or explore ATS driving opportunities at Drive for ATS.

Between the lines: - Military experience often translates directly into trucking and logistics, but many service members lack a clear employer connection after leaving the military. - The partnership is built to close that gap by pairing veteran recruiting infrastructure with a carrier that can absorb talent into multiple job paths. - ATS also broadens the appeal beyond over-the-road driving by offering contractor, equipment and operations roles.

What's next: - Semper Forward will start moving candidates into ATS recruiting channels through its outreach network. - ATS and Semper Forward are expected to use events and direct referrals to build a steady candidate flow. - Military spouses, who often face uneven employment opportunities during and after moves, are included in the recruiting effort. - ATS will continue promoting its North America and global transportation jobs through its hiring pipeline.

The bottom line: - The partnership turns military experience into a targeted hiring funnel for one of trucking’s hardest-to-fill labor needs.