Heavy truck driverנהג משא כבד
What the Heavy truck driver role asks for, and what it holds
A heavy truck driver transports and delivers equipment to IDF bases.
Combat supportProfile 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
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role carry a range of supplies to IDF bases, such as weapons and ammunition, quartermaster equipment and food.
The role gives direct logistic support to combat forces. It brings the soldier into contact with many different IDF units.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training 02. It continues with driving training at one of the transport centers until the soldier passes the driving test.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role drive vehicles of over 12 tons in units and work with all units of the army.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- One year after finishing the course, the soldier can take training as a class E driver.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
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?
Training starts with basic training 02. It continues with driving training at one of the transport centers until the soldier passes the driving test.
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.