Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles ( FMTV ) is a series of vehicles , based on a common chassis , that vary by payload and mission requirements . FMTV vehicles were manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments until 2011 when Oshkosh Corporation began producing the fleet . The FMTV were derived from the Austrian military truck Steyr 12M18 . The Light Medium Tactical Vehicle ( LMTV ) has a 2 . 5 - ton capacity ( cargo and van models ) . The Medium Tactical Vehicle ( MTV ) has a 5 - ton capacity ( cargo and long - wheelbase cargo with and without material handling equipment , tractor , van , wrecker , and dump truck models ) . Three truck variants and two companion trailers , with the same cube and payload capacity as their prime movers , provide air drop capability . M1078s have been deployed to Iraq with armored cabs with roof gun mounts with shields , similar to those fitted on humvees and M113 s . Beginning in October 2010 , Oshkosh Corporation commenced production on their newly awarded " re - buy " contract . The last truck built under the S023 contract in TX was produced by BAE in June 2011 . The cab - over FMTV replaces the 2 . 5 ton and 5 ton M35 and M939 series of trucks and performs local and line haul , unit mobility , unit resupply , and other missions in combat , combat support and combat service support units . It is rapidly deployable worldwide and operates on primary and secondary roads , trails , and cross - country terrain , in all climatic conditions . Commonality of parts across truck chassis variants significantly reduces the logistics burden and operating and support costs . New vehicle applications are being developed to meet new requirements . The FMTV A1 series includes a 1999 Environmental Protection Agency – certified engine , upgraded transmission , electronic data bus , an anti - lock brake system and interactive electronic technical manuals . The FMTV shares its drivetrain with the Caiman MRAP vehicle . All vehicles are equipped with the Central Tire Inflation System . The FMTV are being supplemented with the improved Long - Term Armor Strategy ( LTAS ) type version . 2009 Procurement and Protest . On February 27 , 2009 , the United States Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command issued a solicitation for the upcoming round of FMTV procurement . BAE , Oshkosh Defense ( a division of Oshkosh Corporation ) , and Navistar submitted proposals by the May 27 closing date . Oshkosh Defense won the award on August 26 , 2009 . Navistar and BAE were debriefed on September 2 and 3 , respectively , after which time both companies protested the award . On December 14 , the U . S . Government Accountability Office upheld the protests , but on February 12 the United States Army again awarded the contract to Oshkosh Defense . Further sales . On 11 May 2010 , Oshkosh reported a trucks and trailers delivery order from the U . S . Army valued at more than $ 410 million for the production and delivery between March and December 2011 of 2 , 634 FMTV trucks and 404 trailers . There were several subsequent orders in 2010 , the largest being an order for 2060 FMTVs in September 2010 . On August 20 , 2012 , Oshkosh announced it had delivered the 10 , 000th FMTV truck .