Heavy truck driverנהג משא כבד
What the Heavy truck driver role asks for, and what it holds
A heavy truck driver drives military vehicles of up to 12 tons and carries supplies for the unit.
Combat supportLogisticsProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Logistics
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 6 or the Transportation Center
This is what the work of the role holds.
The soldier drives a range of vehicles of up to 12 tons, such as the Humvee, the Sufa jeep and the Ford 4X4. The driver carries the regular supplies that the unit and its soldiers need for their missions, as a central part of the unit's logistics support.
Soldiers placed in field units are recognized as operational drivers. They receive a package of benefits, including grants, extra leave, an operational driver certificate equal to a combat soldier certificate and a magnetic food card.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training starts with level 02 basic training at Bahad 6 or the Transportation Center, followed by 8 weeks of advanced driving training at Bahad 6 or the Transportation Center. At the end, the driver receives a C1 license for vehicles of up to 12 tons.
Where it trainsBahad 6 or the Transportation Center
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in combat and rear units of all the corps, on bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The C1 license received in training also allows driving a private car.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Heavy truck driver role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Heavy truck driver?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Heavy truck driver?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Heavy truck driver hold?
The training starts with level 02 basic training at Bahad 6 or the Transportation Center, followed by 8 weeks of advanced driving training at Bahad 6 or the Transportation Center. At the end, the driver receives a C1 license for vehicles of up to 12 tons.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Heavy truck driver
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.