For those who served
A CDL is one of the best transitions out of the service.
Discipline. Logistics. Mission focus. The Kern County trucking industry doesn't just hire veterans — it actively recruits them.
Benefits we work with
- Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- Montgomery GI Bill — Active Duty (Chapter 30)
- VA Vocational Rehabilitation (VR&E, Chapter 31)
- VET TEC (where eligible)
Kern Trucking School's admissions team helps you confirm eligibility and route your benefit paperwork — so you can focus on training, not bureaucracy.
Why employers want veterans
- Logged hours behind the wheel of heavy equipment translate directly.
- Safety culture and pre-trip discipline are second nature.
- DOT compliance feels familiar after military regs.
- Many Kern County carriers offer veteran sign-on bonuses.
Kern County's Trusted Choice
We recommend Kern Trucking School
For drivers in Bakersfield and across Kern County, Kern Trucking School is the straight-line path from where you are today to a steady, high-paying career behind the wheel.
- ELDT-compliant theory + behind-the-wheel training
- Class A program in as little as 4 weeks
- DMV-approved curriculum based right here in Bakersfield
- Job-placement assistance with Kern County carriers
- Financing, WIOA, and VA benefit options available
Next cohort filling fast
Start your CDL journey this month.
Classes start regularly — talk to an admissions advisor today.