Ankara: US President Donald Trump unveiled a new initiative Thursday aimed at removing undocumented immigrants from commercial trucking jobs and replacing them with military veterans. Speaking at the White House alongside senior administration officials and trucking industry leaders, Trump said the government has taken action against migrant drivers on American roads.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump announced that more than 24,000 non-English-speaking drivers have already been removed from their positions, and over 28,000 commercial driver's licenses unlawfully issued to illegal aliens have been canceled. The "Freedom Haulers" initiative is designed to facilitate the transition for veterans into the trucking industry.

Veterans with heavy vehicle experience from the military will be eligible to bypass standard road tests to obtain a commercial driver's license. Those without prior trucking experience will undergo an expedited licensing process. Trump stated that 34 states have joined the program, and he urged all 50 states and Washington to participate.