20% of US-based DB Schenker drivers are veterans.
Speak to the veteran relations department who are veterans themselves.
Veteran mentors available to ease your career transition.
Where Skill and Grit Hit the Road
DB Schenker is proud to employ veterans along with current Reserve and National Guard service members. Our military-ready culture is deeply intertwined with our values. At the heart of our company, we are one team carrying out our mission.
Learn more about how you can transition into a civilian career with DB Schenker — and why driving for DB Schenker may be your smartest path after your service or while continuing to serve in the Reserve or National Guard.
How we honor your service
Our veteran recruitment program, tailored for you
At DB Schenker, we know that you’ve put in your time, and the last thing you need are barriers transitioning to civilian life. We work hard to make your transition to your new civilian career as smooth as possible.
Here are key elements of our Military to Commercial Program.
Reimburseable CDL training
Immediate earnings from Day 1 of employment
Competitive market pay - no supplementing your earnings with the DOL/VA
Military skills waiver for experienced military drivers
How we honor your skills
Why veterans choose DB Schenker driving opportunities
While a veteran recruiting program can get you in the door, it’s a fair and vibrant culture that gets our drivers to stick around for the long haul.
Learn more about what separates DB Schenker from the rest of the pack.
Wide Variety of Routes
Competitive Earnings
No Contracts
Driver Safety Support
Lease Purchase
Service-Oriented Culture
Wide Variety of Routes
We offer Over the Road (OTR), Regional, Dedicated, and Local Routes. Unlike many other trucking companies, we don’t force you to drive OTR as your only choice as a new team member. You can absolutely drive local or dedicated routes after initial training.
Similarly, we don’t require you to team up with an experienced driver for a long period of time.
Our broad footprint across the country means that our recruiters can talk to you about hiring areas that meet YOUR needs, whether it’s back home or relocating to another state with more opportunity.
Competitive Earnings
We pay our employees competitive market rates. We don’t claim that veterans “have no real-world experience” in order to pay you less during your training, forcing you to use your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to make up the difference. We believe if you’re doing good work, you deserve nothing less than a competitive wage.
All veterans joining the DB Schenker team earn money from the start of their training. After a brief introductory period, you’ll earn pay that is determined by your DB Schenker division (Dedicated, Regional, OTR, or Local). Contact us to learn more about your potential income as a DB Schenker driver.
No Contracts
We absolutely do not require that you sign a contract to stay with DB Schenker. You decide how long you want to drive with us.
Note that any tuition reimbursement payments require that you be employed with DB Schenker.
Driver Safety Support
The safety of our drivers is paramount, and we invest in our fleet and programs with the goal of keeping our drivers out of harm’s way.
We equip our tractor trailers with front and rear collision avoidance technology, critical event recorders, and Geotab realtime communication systems. We offer training and counseling, which work together with our awareness campaigns to help reduce safety risks. Our Safe Drive Recognition Program rewards drivers who have successfully navigated their miles with no safety incidents.
Lease Purchase
For veterans who dream of owning their own truck and building their own business, DB Schenker offers one of the best lease purchase programs in the industry. After 6 months of driving experience, you’ll qualify for a lease purchase with the company. Speak with our veteran recruiting team to learn more about how our lease purchase program works.
Service-Oriented Culture
DB Schenker has earned its reputation as a top transportation partner to a long list of customers — including Fortune 100 companies — who count on our experience, efficiency, and reliability. We transport cargo all across America and even cross-border for many industries, including automotive, food and beverage, retail, and industrial goods.
Our transportation network truly keeps America moving, and it comes down to our drivers striving every day to deliver superior service. We know our veteran drivers fit in with our culture of accountability, execution, and safety, because this is what you’ve lived already. We also value communication and being one team, with one goal.
Hear from DB Schenker Vets
I'm in my fifties and this is probably the best company I've ever worked for.
The trucks are great. The people that you work with are incredible and really concerned about you as an individual and value you as a driver.
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Speak to a veteran affairs & relations specialist who understands military recruiting, deployments, and military forms. Even if you’re 8 months out from discharge, we want to talk to you about your future plans.
Are you currently serving in the Reserves or National Guard? Contact us today to learn about incredible opportunities with DB Schenker while you serve.
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Awards and Accolades
DB Schenker is honored to have been distinguished multiple times for our support of our military service member and veteran employees.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Award 2023
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Pro Patria Award 2022, 2023
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