Standing in the Gap – The Andy Quattlebaum Warrior Hunt 2026
“Connection is not an event outcome — it is a system design challenge. If we want to reduce isolation, we must build the pathways that
“Veterans are hard-wired to be successful entrepreneurs, especially in the trucking industry. It comes down to connecting them with the right training opportunities and mentorship—this is Driven by Equity.”
– Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice President, Programs & Services,
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services announces the formation of the Driven by Equity (DbE) coalition with our partners, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ), Task Force Movement, and the Minority Professional Truckers Association (MPTA).
As the architect of the coalition, Dixon Center defined the challenges facing veteran entrepreneurs in the trucking industry, identified and collaborated with partners in the business and veteran community to develop solutions to those challenges, and is now leading an effort to create a pilot program to be launched this fall in New Jersey. The Driven by Equity initiative will equip truckers who are veterans with the training and tools to be successful entrepreneurs, especially for women veterans and veterans from underrepresented communities.
Dixon Center and our partners, AACCNJ, MPTA, and Task Force Movement, at the launch of the Driven by Equity Coalition in New Jersey on April 22, 2024.
Approximately 91% of trucking businesses in the U.S. are small businesses, yet there is currently no formal education or certification program available to them. The Driven By Equity Initiative seeks to fill this gap by connecting industry experts with potential and current veteran owner-operators, providing them with a roadmap to success.
An example of Dixon Center addressing the evolving needs of veterans and their families and creating pathways for them to be productive, successful members of their communities.
“Connection is not an event outcome — it is a system design challenge. If we want to reduce isolation, we must build the pathways that
How the Center and the Fedcap Group Make Greater Impact Together At the heart of Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services’ (the Center) mission
“Our donor gifts are a small but intentional way of saying thank you. They’re meant to reflect the gratitude we feel and for the trust
“Real progress happens when organizations listen, innovate, and act together.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice President, Programs & Services Recently, Dixon Center for Military
