Dump Truck Jobs in Agriculture & Farm Trucking
Dump Truck driving positions in the agriculture & farm trucking sector. Pay: $50,000 - $80,000.
Dump Truck in Agriculture & Farm Trucking
Agriculture trucking encompasses the transport of grain, livestock, produce, feed, fertilizer, and farm equipment across the American heartland and beyond. This sector is deeply seasonal — harvest seasons in the Midwest and Great Plains create massive spikes in demand for hopper bottom trailers, grain trucks, and flatbeds. Drivers in agriculture often work for cooperatives, feed mills, ethanol plants, or independent farmers during peak periods.
Dump truck drivers haul loose materials like gravel, sand, dirt, asphalt, and demolition debris for construction projects, mining operations, and municipal public works. The work is physically demanding, dusty, and seasonal in northern states, but it pays well and keeps you local.
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Dump Truck Requirements
- • CDL-B license (CDL-A required for tractor-trailer dump combinations or super dumps)
- • DOT medical card
- • Air brake endorsement
- • Comfort operating on unpaved construction sites with steep grades and tight spaces
- • Some jurisdictions require a Class A or B general contractor's hauling license
FAQ
What dump truck jobs are available in agriculture & farm trucking?
Agriculture & Farm Trucking uses dump truck trucks for transporting goods and materials. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do dump truck drivers in agriculture & farm trucking make?
Dump Truck drivers in the agriculture & farm trucking sector earn approximately $50,000 - $80,000. Pay varies by experience, region, and whether you run as a company driver or owner-operator.
What qualifications do I need?
You need a valid CDL-B license and clean MVR. Agriculture & Farm Trucking employers prefer drivers with experience handling dump truck loads.