88M Truck Driver
About the role
As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are responsible for operating all wheeled vehicles and equipment over various terrains and roadways. Your primary duties include overseeing and checking the proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers, employing convoy defense techniques, managing the safety of personnel being transported, identifying, correcting, or reporting vehicle deficiencies, and preparing vehicles for movement by air, rail, or vessel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers
- Employ convoy defense techniques
Requirements
- Experience in driver education
- Interest in driving and mechanics
- Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Qualifications
To qualify, you must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
Skills
- Tractor, trailer, heavy truck, or bus driving experience
Benefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Pay
Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.
Schedule
Part of the training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).