Motor Transport Operator (88M)

Overview
Motor transport operators are primarily responsible for supervising or operating wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. They are the backbone of the Army’s support and sustainment structure, providing advanced mobility on and off the battlefield.

Job Duties

• Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways

• Manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported

• Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers

• Employ convoy defense techniques

• Identify, correct or report all vehicle deficiencies

• Prepare vehicle for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel

Requirements
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training
Job training for a motor transport operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in simulation — yet over 200 training hours are spent in actual vehicles and field training environments.

Helpful Skills

• Experience in driver education

• Interest in driving and mechanics

Required ASVAB Score(s)Operators & Food (OF): 85
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with trucking, moving or bus companies, or with businesses that have their own delivery fleets. You’ll be able to consider a future as a tractor-trailer truck, tank truck and heavy truck or bus driver.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program
Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.

• Rush Enterprises
• Ruan Transportation Mgt. Sys. Inc.
• D. M. Bowman, Inc.
• Liquid Transport Corp
• Transport Corporation of America, Inc.
• Sentinel Transportation, LLC
• Nationwide Truck Brokers, Inc.
• J. B. Hunt Transportation, Inc.
• Total Quality Logistics, LLC
• TMC Transportation, Inc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)