Many men and women find themselves working as a truck driver after they enter the National Guard and US Navy. Classified as Motor Transport Operators, military truck drivers serve to deliver personnel and equipment from one location to another. There are truck-driving opportunities available in the US Army, US Navy, Air Force, National Guard and all other branches of the military.

 

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What does a Navy Truck Driver Do?

 

Thinking of the Navy, one tends to think more of being on a ship on the high seas, but US Navy truck drivers are in high demand. Click Here to explore truck-driving opportunities available in the US Navy and National Guard. Much of this job entails hauling equipment and cargo from warehouses on land to loading docks for transfer to ships in port. This job requires the truck driver to be able to follow directions and make sure that all cargo reaches its intended destination. National Guard and Navy truck drivers undergo 6 weeks of specialized training, after their initial 9 weeks of basic training.

 

Transition to a Civilian Career

 

For a civilian beginning a career as a truck driver, it is imperative that he or she attend a truck-driving course to learn how to operate these large vehicles and to prepare them to take the CDL test. Military truck drivers, such as those who have served in the US Navy and National Guard, have already received this specialized training. This hands-on experience enables them to obtain their CDL license quickly, and their level of experience is desirable among perspective employers.

 

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