Heavy Haul Specialized Driver Program
Legion1 Logistics is proud to offer a DoD SkillBridge training program specifically designed for transitioning Army Heavy Equipment Operators (88M) with military driver training and experience seeking a career in specialized heavy-haul trucking. In partnership with Hill College (Hillsboro, TX), this program bridges military heavy-equipment transport experience directly into a civilian Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) and a career hauling oversized and over-dimensional (OS/OD) freight. Program participants receive hands-on CDL training and mentorship from experienced heavy-haul professionals, along with a direct pathway to full-time employment with leading heavy-haul carriers upon separation — allowing veterans to translate the skills, discipline, and safety standards built in uniform into the highest-paid segment of the civilian trucking industry.
As an over-the-road, Heavy Haul/OS/OD Driver, you will operate specialized trailers (lowboys, RGNs, Wind specific tower and blade trailers, and multi-axle configurations) to safely transport oversized and overweight loads — including wind turbine components, data center components, industrial equipment, and other specialized cargo — across state and federal highways. Responsibilities include:• Safely operating tractor-trailer combinations hauling OS/OD loads in compliance with FMCSA and state DOT regulations• Planning and executing permitted routes, including pilot car coordination and escort requirements• Conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle/load inspections• Securing and staging specialized cargo per load-specific requirements• Maintaining accurate logs, permits, and delivery documentation• Communicating with dispatch, customers, and site personnel throughout transport• Upholding a strong safety culture consistent with military driving disciplineThis program offers a pathway into the highest paying segment of the US trucking industry, travel opportunities, and a direct career path into the growing heavy-haul logistics sector supporting energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets.
88M
Candidates must meet one of the following experience pathways:Active Duty / Transitioning Service Members: MOS 88M (Motor Transport Operator) with Heavy Equipment Operator AIT training and documented military heavy-equipment/HET driving experience, orNational Guard / Army Reserve Candidates: Current civilian CDL-A licensure with verifiable driving experience in lieu of active-duty 88M/HET backgroundAll candidates must meet standard DoD SkillBridge eligibility requirements (within 180 days of separation, command approval, etc.) and pass Legion1 Logistics' DOT/FMCSA pre-employment screening, including background check, MVR review, and drug/alcohol testing.
In person training may be held at Hill College, located in Hillsboro, TX, or at Ft. Hood, TX.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 88M — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway