Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
3510 Motor Transport Officer
Overview
A motor transport officer plans, coordinates, executes, and supervises motor transport functions based on commanders' operational requirements. The officer manages tactical wheeled vehicle movements, equipment readiness, maintenance requirements, training, and licensing programs while advising commanders on motor transport operations.
Core Skills
- fleet management
- logistics planning
- transportation routing and scheduling
- maintenance management
- operations planning and execution
- risk management and mitigation
- data-driven decision making
- personnel supervision and training
- cross-functional coordination with operations and supply
- safety and compliance management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Fleet Management
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Career Growth
- APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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