It was formed in 1965 and disbanded in 1993; its units and trades were amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps.

The Depot and Training Regiment RCT was at the former Buller Barracks in Aldershot garrison.

The corps was formed in 1965 from the transport (land, water and air) elements of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) and the movement control and transportation elements of the Royal Engineers (RE).

The Royal Army Service Corps’ functions of supply and transport were separated.

These included:[6] In conversation, the 'Driver' element was often omitted from these other Driver roles, even though the rank abbreviation of Dvr remained.