Trucking Careers · Minnesota · November 9, 2026

Truckers: ATS Partners With Semper Forward on Veteran Hiring

By Big Rig Daily Staff

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Commercial Carrier Journal reports that Anderson Trucking Service, a family-owned carrier based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, partnered with Semper Forward to connect transitioning service members with driving and logistics jobs. Semper Forward is described as a veteran workforce organization under Fastport.

The partnership plans installation outreach, hiring events and direct referrals. Roles listed include company driving in flatbed, dry van, heavy haul and Department of Defense freight, plus independent contractor paths and some non-driving operations jobs. CCJ notes "driver shortage" returned to the top 10 in ATRI's 2026 Top Industry Issues report after falling out in 2025.

Timing near Veterans Day

The announcement landed close to Veterans Day coverage. Many service members already operated heavy vehicles or managed freight in uniform. The partnership describes a recruiting pipeline; no hiring totals were reported.

FAQ

Does the story publish a hire quota already filled?

No. It describes a pipeline and outreach methods.

Where is ATS based?

St. Cloud, Minnesota, according to CCJ.

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Sources: ccjdigital.com.

Related reading: the trucking companies hiring directory.

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