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Agriculture & Farm Trucking Jobs in Indiana

Indiana's position as a top-five agricultural state combined with its 'Crossroads of America' highway system makes it a natural hub for farm trucking. The state's mix of corn, soybean, and hog production mirrors Iowa's profile on a slightly smaller scale. Indiana also hosts major food processing operations — from soybean crushing plants in Morristown to poultry processing in northern Indiana — that require steady inbound raw material and outbound finished product hauling.

IN Industry Pay

$48,000 - $72,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+5% through 2028

Agriculture & Farm Trucking in Indiana

Indiana's position as a top-five agricultural state combined with its 'Crossroads of America' highway system makes it a natural hub for farm trucking. The state's mix of corn, soybean, and hog production mirrors Iowa's profile on a slightly smaller scale. Indiana also hosts major food processing operations — from soybean crushing plants in Morristown to poultry processing in northern Indiana — that require steady inbound raw material and outbound finished product hauling.

Top Agriculture & Farm Trucking Employers in Indiana

1

Cargill (Lafayette grain operations)

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2

Perdue Farms

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3

Indiana Packers Corporation

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4

Beck's Hybrids

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5

Co-Alliance (cooperative)

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Requirements for Agriculture & Farm Trucking in IN

CDL-A (CDL-B for local grain shuttle routes)
Experience with hopper bottom, livestock, or reefer trailers
Ability to operate during extended harvest hours (12-16 hour days)
Farm equipment transport may require oversize/overweight permits
Physical ability to tarp loads, climb trailers, and operate grain augers

Equipment Used in Indiana

Hopper bottom trailersGrain trailersLivestock trailersReefer trailers (produce)Flatbed (farm equipment)Belly dump trailers

Trucking in Indiana

State CDL Avg

$49,000 - $74,000

Key Industries

Automotive manufacturing, Pharmaceutical distribution (Eli Lilly), Steel production (Gary/NW Indiana)

Major Cities

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Gary

Top Corridors

I-65 (Indianapolis to Chicago and Louisville), I-70 (Indianapolis to Columbus and St. Louis)

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Agriculture & Farm Trucking in Indiana — FAQ

What types of agriculture loads move through Indiana?

Indiana hauls include corn and soybeans to elevators and ethanol plants, livestock feed from mills to farms, finished food products from processing plants, and fertilizer/seed during planting season. The state's central location also means through-freight from other agricultural states passes through on I-65, I-70, and I-74.

Is Indiana agriculture trucking mostly local?

The majority of Indiana agricultural trucking is local (within 100 miles) or regional (within 250 miles). Grain shuttle routes, feed delivery, and livestock transport are all short-haul. Some positions involve longer runs to Great Lakes ports or Ohio River terminals for grain export.

What is harvest season like for truckers in Indiana?

Indiana harvest runs September through November for corn and soybeans. Drivers can expect 14-16 hour days, 6-7 days per week during peak weeks. Grain elevators operate extended hours, and the demand for trucks often exceeds supply, leading to premium rates during the busiest periods.