As a Transportation Management Coordinator, you'll plan and schedule transportation for troops, cargo, and equipment worldwide. You will document and inventory freight shipments, prepare cargo for travel, and coordinate transportation for Soldiers and other personnel.

Job Duties

• Mark, label cargo and freight shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Document and inventory freight, cargo and materiel shipments of all types
• Perform system administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems
• Prepare equipment, cargo and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways
• Request and coordinate transportation to meet a movement mission
  
  

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).
  
  

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training for a transportation management coordinator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Helpful Skills

• Interest in motor vehicles, aircrafts and ocean liner vessels
• Experience in coordinating transportation
• Interest in planning events and working with people
  
  

Required ASVAB Score(s)Clerical (CL): 95

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 transportation and logistic companies.

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!

About U.S. Army

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