Dump Truck Trucking in Mesquite, TX

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

$3.47

Rate / Mile

$15,615

Est. Gross / Month

$10,150

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 Texas

Dump Truck Earnings in Texas

Detailed earnings data for dump truck owner-operators in TX

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 Mesquite

Houston TX → Katy TX

Dallas TX → Fort Worth TX

San Antonio TX → New Braunfels TX

Austin TX → Round Rock TX

Why Mesquite for Dump Truck

Key Industries

Distribution & logistics
E-commerce fulfillment
Food processing
Building materials
Retail

Key Highways

I-20I-635 (LBJ Freeway)US-80SH-352 (Scyene Road)Town East Blvd

Top Shippers

Amazon
FedEx
Georgia-Pacific
Mohawk Industries

Distribution Centers Near Mesquite

Amazon DDX1 (Mesquite)

Georgia-Pacific Distribution

FedEx Ground Hub (nearby Hutchins)

Dollar Tree DC (nearby Marietta)

Need Dump Truck Dispatch in Mesquite?

Compare top dispatch services for dump truck carriers operating in the Mesquite, TX market. Find the right partner for your lanes and equipment.

Compare Dispatch Services

Dump Truck Trucking in Mesquite — FAQ

The modelled dump truck rate for Mesquite is $3.47 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 Mesquite can expect approximately $15,615 gross monthly revenue and around $10,150 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top dump truck lanes from the Mesquite 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.

Mesquite sits in the South Central freight region, and its freight base is driven by distribution & logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, food processing. It is served by I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-80, 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 Mesquite include I-20, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), US-80, SH-352 (Scyene Road), Town East Blvd. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the South Central region.