Army 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.

• 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

Eligibility:

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• 17 to 34 years old.
• Must be able to meet height/weight requirements
• No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)
• No history of a felony level offense.
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).

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.

• Experience in driver education
• Interest in driving and mechanics

Required ASVAB Score(s) Operators & Food (OF): 85

Compensation:
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. 

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs:
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. 

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. 

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. 

• 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.

Thank you!

US Army Recruiting Company Lynchburg operates out of our headquarters located in Lynchburg, VA. Our area covers a large portion of Central Virginia. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions!With a competitive salary and benefits, the US army can help you to get real-world experience in the field that YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve