Agriculture & Farm Trucking Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks in the top five nationally for corn, soybeans, sugar beets, turkeys, and hogs, making it one of the most diversified agricultural states for trucking. The Twin Cities metro area is a major food processing center, with General Mills, Cargill, Hormel, and Land O'Lakes all headquartered in Minnesota. Sugar beet harvest in the Red River Valley (September-October) creates one of the most concentrated trucking surges in American agriculture.
MN Industry Pay
$50,000 - $78,000
Top Employers
5 Companies
National Growth
+5% through 2028
Agriculture & Farm Trucking in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks in the top five nationally for corn, soybeans, sugar beets, turkeys, and hogs, making it one of the most diversified agricultural states for trucking. The Twin Cities metro area is a major food processing center, with General Mills, Cargill, Hormel, and Land O'Lakes all headquartered in Minnesota. Sugar beet harvest in the Red River Valley (September-October) creates one of the most concentrated trucking surges in American agriculture.
Top Agriculture & Farm Trucking Employers in Minnesota
Land O'Lakes
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Hormel Foods
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CHS Inc. (cooperative)
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American Crystal Sugar
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Jennie-O Turkey Store
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Requirements for Agriculture & Farm Trucking in MN
Equipment Used in Minnesota
Trucking in Minnesota
State CDL Avg
$50,000 - $76,000
Key Industries
Medical device manufacturing (Medtronic), Food processing (General Mills, Cargill, Hormel), Agriculture (corn, soybeans, sugar beets)
Major Cities
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester
Top Corridors
I-94 (Twin Cities to Fargo and Milwaukee), I-35 (Twin Cities to Des Moines and Duluth)
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Agriculture & Farm Trucking in Minnesota — FAQ
What is sugar beet hauling in Minnesota?
The Red River Valley sugar beet harvest in September-October is an intense 2-3 week period where thousands of trucks haul beets from fields to piling grounds and processing plants. Drivers earn $3,000-$6,000 during this short season. American Crystal Sugar is the largest employer for beet hauling.
Where are the main agriculture trucking hubs in Minnesota?
Southern Minnesota (Mankato, Austin, Worthington) serves the corn/soybean and hog industries. The Twin Cities metro has food processing plants and distribution centers. The Red River Valley (Moorhead, Crookston) is sugar beet and wheat country. Rochester combines ag hauling with Mayo Clinic-area freight.
Does Minnesota agriculture trucking offer year-round work?
Yes. While harvest creates seasonal peaks, Minnesota's diverse agriculture supports year-round positions. Turkey processing (Jennie-O), hog operations, dairy hauling, feed mills, and food manufacturing (General Mills, Hormel) all require truck drivers regardless of season.