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Agriculture & Farm Trucking Jobs in Nebraska

Nebraska is the nation's #3 corn producer and the country's largest beef cattle state, creating dual demand for grain hauling and livestock transport. The state's feedlot operations — concentrated in the Panhandle and Platte River Valley — consume millions of tons of feed corn annually, much of it moved by truck. Nebraska's relatively sparse population means longer haul distances between farms, elevators, and feedlots, with drivers routinely covering 150-200 miles per day on rural highways.

NE Industry Pay

$50,000 - $76,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+5% through 2028

Agriculture & Farm Trucking in Nebraska

Nebraska is the nation's #3 corn producer and the country's largest beef cattle state, creating dual demand for grain hauling and livestock transport. The state's feedlot operations — concentrated in the Panhandle and Platte River Valley — consume millions of tons of feed corn annually, much of it moved by truck. Nebraska's relatively sparse population means longer haul distances between farms, elevators, and feedlots, with drivers routinely covering 150-200 miles per day on rural highways.

Top Agriculture & Farm Trucking Employers in Nebraska

1

Tyson Fresh Meats (Dakota City)

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2

JBS USA (Grand Island)

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3

Cargill Meat Solutions

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4

Green Plains Inc (ethanol)

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5

Adams Land & Cattle

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Requirements for Agriculture & Farm Trucking in NE

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 Nebraska

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

Trucking in Nebraska

State CDL Avg

$47,000 - $70,000

Key Industries

Beef processing (Omaha Steaks, Greater Omaha), Agriculture (corn, soybeans, cattle), Railroad operations (Union Pacific HQ)

Major Cities

Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney

Top Corridors

I-80 (full state east-west), US-77/US-81 (north-south agricultural corridors)

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Agriculture & Farm Trucking in Nebraska — FAQ

What is unique about Nebraska agriculture trucking?

Nebraska uniquely combines grain hauling with the nation's largest cattle feeding operation. Drivers may haul corn to feedlots, live cattle to packing plants, and boxed beef to distribution centers — all within the same regional network. The state's 4 million+ cattle herd generates year-round transport demand.

Where are livestock trucking jobs in Nebraska?

The largest livestock hauling demand is in western Nebraska around Scottsbluff, the Panhandle feedlots, Grand Island (JBS plant), and Lexington (Tyson). The I-80 corridor through the Platte Valley is the primary livestock transport route connecting feedlots to processing plants.

How does winter affect Nebraska agriculture trucking?

Winter in Nebraska brings blizzards, ice, and subzero temperatures that can shut down rural roads. However, cattle feeding and packing plant operations continue year-round regardless of weather. Livestock haulers must be prepared for winter driving conditions on gravel feedlot roads.