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Are there load boards to hire Dump Trucks?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Oct 20, 2022.

  1. Oct 20, 2022 #1
    Midwest Trucker

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    I have a special one off need where I need to move 100+ Tri ax loads of dirt about 20 mins load to dump.

    As the title states… how can I find and hire lower tier fleets that don’t have direct contracts with high paying jobs?

    It seems from talking to a contact that the big companies have direct contracts and all the little guys get their freight brokered to them directly. He says he’s covered up in work even at $135/hr.

    Dump Trucking seems to be what Road tractor was a year ago.

    Edit: I realize I answered my own question but I’m still curious what’s out there if anything.
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2022 #3
    Idaho MTN Driver

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    I don't know of any load boards but this is what I would do:

    1. Ask any friends/contacts that are in the construction industry if they know any O/O dump truck drivers - word of mouth is usually best.

    2. Call local gravel pits in your area. If they are anything like the pits in my area, they have a bunch of their own trucks they run but also a long list of independent trucks they feed work to that they don't want.

    3. If you know of anyone building a house in your area, ask who is doing their excavation. That might be a good lead for dump trucks. Where I live an excavating company is a dump truck company.

    And from my experience, $120-140/hour is going rate for a solo truck. Probably a little bit more for truck and pup.
     
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  4. Oct 20, 2022 #3
    MartinFromBC

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    #2 above.

    Your local gravel pit owner will know what trucks haul the cheapest.
     
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    abyliks

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    Where were you located again?

    we’re like $110 for a Tri axle (77k) and $130ish for a bucket (99k) right now, subject to change for next season

    depending on how fast it needs to be done, give it a few weeks for an off season rate
     
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    Midwest Trucker

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    Ill send PM.
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2022 #6
    Midwest Trucker

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    And when I say lower tier I don’t mean any disrespect. I just mean small fleets or single ops that don’t have state contracts and such.
     
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