Dump Truck Trucking in Little Rock, AR

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for dump truck owner-operators in Little Rock.

$3.39

Rate / Mile

$15,255

Est. Gross / Month

$9,916

Est. Net / Month

South Central

Market Region

About Dump Truck Trucking

Dump trucks haul construction materials — sand, gravel, dirt, aggregate, demolition debris, and asphalt — for construction sites, road projects, and excavation work. Most loads are short-haul and billed hourly or per-ton. Rates are highest near active development zones and infrastructure projects.

Statewide Dump Truck Overview

Dump Truck rates, lanes, and regulations across all of Arkansas

Dump Truck Earnings in Arkansas

Detailed earnings data for dump truck owner-operators in AR

Dump Truck Market in the South Central

South Central dump truck demand is exceptional year-round, driven by Texas's booming construction and oil-and-gas sectors. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin are among the fastest-growing metros in the country, generating constant demand for fill dirt, aggregate, and demolition hauling. Oilfield site preparation in the Permian Basin adds high-paying seasonal work. Oklahoma and Louisiana road projects funded by federal infrastructure dollars create additional pipeline. Year-round warm weather means no seasonal downtime, making this the most consistent dump truck market in the nation.

Top Dump Truck Lanes from Little Rock

Houston TX → Katy TX

Dallas TX → Fort Worth TX

San Antonio TX → New Braunfels TX

Austin TX → Round Rock TX

Why Little Rock for Dump Truck

Key Industries

Distribution and logistics
Aviation manufacturing
Steel and pipe manufacturing

Key Highways

I-30I-40I-430I-440I-530US-65

Top Shippers

Dillard's
Dassault Falcon Jet
Welspun Pipes
LM Wind Power

Distribution Centers Near Little Rock

Amazon LIT1

Dillard's corporate distribution

FedEx Ground hub

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Dump Truck Trucking in Little Rock — FAQ

The modelled dump truck rate for Little Rock is $3.39 per loaded mile. This is a regional baseline for the South Central region adjusted for metro size — it is an estimate, not observed lane data, and real rates vary significantly by lane, broker, season, and load specifics. Check a load board for live rates before pricing a load.

Based on current market estimates, a dump truck owner-operator based in Little Rock can expect approximately $15,255 gross monthly revenue and around $9,916 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top dump truck lanes from the Little Rock market include: Houston TX → Katy TX, Dallas TX → Fort Worth TX, San Antonio TX → New Braunfels TX, Austin TX → Round Rock TX. These lanes reflect the South Central freight patterns and may vary by season.

Little Rock sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by distribution and logistics, aviation manufacturing, steel and pipe manufacturing. It is served by I-30, I-40, I-430, so reloads are generally easier to find than in markets off the interstate network. Whether it works for dump truck depends on which of those industries actually ship your equipment type — check a load board for live outbound volume.

Key highways for dump truck freight in Little Rock include I-30, I-40, I-430, I-440, I-530, US-65. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.