Military Driver?

Question

I am going to join the Army, and I am thinking about becoming a Motor Transport Operator. Does anyone have any experience doing this, if so. Please tell me how it was.

For the guy below the question, I also thought about being a dental specialist. I picked those jobs because it wouldn't be hard to find a civilian career after the army. Hopefully doing this army job would lead to a career as a dental hygienist.

Answer 1

If you choose to do that (it basically is a truck driver) you just need to get all the certifications you can to go with it. After your initial schooling you should be trying to get:
Ammunition carrier certified
Fuel carrier certified
HazMat certified
Wrecker operator (if you get the chance)

Things like that will make your resume' nearly bullet proof when combined with 4 years of experience. Also there are still a few states (Florida used to be one) that you can take your military license down the the DMV and get a State Commercial truck driver's license without having to pay for the truck driver training and taking the exam.

Answer 2

Motor transport operator sure sounds like ARMYSPEAK for TRUCK DRIVER ,what is the actual MOS number? if it is truck driver then YOU BETTER LIKE TRUCKS and uncomfortable ones at that- if you like hot meals and clean sheets and clothes do the teeth thing cause I never saw a dentist in the field they were ALWAYS in garrison -IN THE REAR ,WITH THE GEAR ! CHAIRBORNE RANGER , DESK FROM ABOVE ! REMF - Rear Escholon Mother F*&^%$#R

Answer 3

Honestly my husband drove a Bradly for his first 6 months in and hated every minute of it, he came home every night telling me how much it sucked, now he is dismount and absolutley loves it. The Army needs drivers though: )

Answer 4

well, i was in the marines...close enough.

motor-t sucks @$$, so do not go for it. what other things interest you?