88M Truck Driver

About the role

As a Truck Driver in the Army National Guard, you are the backbone of military support. By transporting cargo and supplies, you’ll play an integral role in keeping the Guard moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Operate all wheeled vehicles and equipment over various terrain and roadways
• Manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported
• Employ convoy defense techniques
• Identify, correct, or report vehicle deficiencies
• Prepare vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel
• Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers

Helpful Skills

• Experience in driver education
• Interest in driving and mechanics

Training & advancement

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with trucking, moving, or bus companies as a tractor, trailer, heavy truck, or bus driver.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

• Job training for a Truck Driver consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills
• Seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which includes practice in driving several types of military vehicles
• Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field