FASTPORT

06/02/2026

We are heartbroken by the loss of Steve Janke. His passion for serving veterans and military families left an immeasurable impact on so many, and his legacy will not be forgotten. ❤️ We will carry his mission forward.

05/25/2026

Remember. Honor. Never Forget.

05/22/2026

Can't find enough qualified candidates? That's the #1 challenge employers tell us they face.

The Workforce Pell Grant, effective July 1, is about to widen the pipeline. Federal aid of up to $7,000 for short-term vocational training means more workers can afford the credentials your jobs require.

Is your apprenticeship program ready to scale? Our registration-ready national program standards are already aligned with DOL requirements and Workforce Pell eligibility, so you're not building this alone or from scratch.

📅 Schedule a call to learn more: https://scheduler.zoom.us/fastport/discovery-meeting
📋 https://nationalapprenticeship.org/workforce-pell-grants

On July 1, 2026, the Workforce Pell Grant becomes federal law. Authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it opens up to $7,000 in federal financial aid for short-term vocational training — 8 to 15 weeks, 150 to 599 clock hours, with programs vetted for job placement and wage outcomes. For t...

05/19/2026

Thank you for serving our country in uniform and behind the wheel!

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize four of our drivers who proudly served our country before transitioning into the trucking industry.

We are proud to have professional drivers who can speak firsthand to the strong connection between military experience and careers in trucking. Their leadership, dedication, and service continue to make an impact both on and off the road.

Thank you to all who have served.

Mack Trucks Utility FASTPORT TravelCenters-TA-Petro Lowen Corporation

05/19/2026

Big news for employers: in 43 days, the Workforce Pell Grant becomes law.

Starting July 1, eligible workers can access up to $7,000 in federal aid for short-term vocational training — and that directly expands the pipeline of qualified candidates coming your way.

We'll be sharing everything employers need to know over the next 6 weeks. Follow along — and if you want to get ahead of it now, schedule a call with our team.

📅 https://scheduler.zoom.us/fastport/discovery-meeting
📋 https://nationalapprenticeship.org/workforce-pell-grants

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05/19/2026

Big news! The Veteran Ready Summit is heading to West Point. There's no better fitting location for a gathering dedicated to raising the standard for veteran hiring, retention, and advancement.

December 14–15, 2026 · United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

150+ attendees. 50+ speakers. 6+ industries. One standard.

📌 Register via Whova → veteranreadysummit.org

📣 Speak at VRS 2026 — submissions open through September 7

05/16/2026

On Armed Forces Day, we honor every man and woman who has worn the uniform, answered the call, and carried the weight so the rest of us don't have to.

To those still serving, and those who served before, thank you. We're grateful.

05/12/2026

11 years of awarding deserving veterans with the keys to a brand-new Kenworth truck! None of it would be possible without Kenworth Truck Co., Hiring Our Heroes, the employers and schools who nominate and train these drivers, and the veterans who have transitioned to serving their country behind the wheel.

If you know a rooking veteran truck driver, nominate them by June 30th at transitiontrucking.org!

05/08/2026

Last month, Dave Harrison joined Jafi Roskey from Werner Enterprises at The Value Of a Veteran's Veteran Recruiting Conference to talk about "Unlocking Potential with Apprenticeship Programs".

Dave Harrison is passionate about several things, and if you know him, you know addressing workforce challenges and supporting veterans are at the top of that list.

If you're looking to create real, impactful career pathways at your organization and support Veteran jobseekers, registered apprenticeship is exactly what you're missing.

Schedule a discovery meeting with Dave and our team to learn more: https://scheduler.zoom.us/fastport/discovery-meeting.

05/08/2026

The 11th annual Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award is currently underway. This December, one outstanding veteran will drive away in a brand-new Kenworth T680. The only question is, have you nominated them yet?

You have until June 30th to get your driver in the race!

Learn more about the official rules and submit your nomination here: https://transitiontrucking.org/nominate/.