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Dump Truck Earnings in New Hampshire

How much can dump truck owner-operators earn in New Hampshire (NH)? Estimated rates, gross and net monthly income, cost of living impact, fuel costs, and top lanes in the Northeast region.

Dump Truck Earnings Overview — New Hampshire

Rate Per Mile

$3.79

+16.6% vs national

Est. Gross Monthly

$17,055

-38.3% vs national

Est. Net Monthly

$9,160

After COL-adjusted expenses

New Hampshire vs National Average

MetricNew HampshireNational AvgDiff
Rate/Mile$3.79$3.25+16.6%
Gross Monthly$17,055$27,625-38.3%
Est. Net Monthly$9,160$17,956-49.0%
Cost of Living115 (High)100 (Baseline)+15%
Fuel Tax22.2c/gal~32c/galBelow avg

Cost of Living Impact in New Hampshire

COL Index: 115High cost of living

New Hampshire's high cost of living (index 115) means your dollars don't stretch as far. While dump truck rates are above the national average at $3.79/mile, elevated food, lodging, and living expenses reduce your effective take-home pay. Owner-operators based in NH should aim for higher per-mile rates to compensate.

Estimated Monthly Expense Breakdown

CategoryEst. Monthly% of Gross
Fuel$3,13818.4%
Insurance$6824.0%
Truck Payment / Lease$1,80010.6%
Maintenance & Repairs$6824.0%
Tires$3001.8%
Permits & Licenses$1731.0%
Food & Living$9205.4%
Phone / Software$2001.2%
Total Expenses$7,89546.3%
Net Take-Home$9,16053.7%

Expenses adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living index (115). Actual costs vary by individual circumstances.

Fuel Cost Impact in New Hampshire

22.2c/gal fuel tax

New Hampshire's fuel tax of 22.2 cents/gallon is below the national average (~32c), giving dump truck carriers a fuel cost advantage. At 5-6 MPG, this saves approximately $147/month compared to higher-tax states. Combined with low freight volume, NH offers solid margin potential.

Top Dump Truck Lanes from New Hampshire

1Newark NJ → Jersey City NJ
2Philadelphia PA → Wilmington DE
3Boston MA → Quincy MA
4Baltimore MD → Annapolis MD

Dump Truck Earnings — New Hampshire vs Nearby States

StateRate/MileGross/MoFuel Tax
New Hampshire (NH)$3.79$17,05522.2c
Connecticut (CT)$3.69$16,60525.0c
Delaware (DE)$3.80$17,10022.0c
Maine (ME)$3.72$16,74030.0c
Maryland (MD)$4.11$18,49527.1c

Maximize Your Dump Truck Earnings in New Hampshire

A good dispatch service works on the three levers that move your per-mile rate: load negotiation, reduced deadhead, and detention pay recovery.

Dump Truck Earnings in New Hampshire — FAQ

Based on our rate engine, dump truck owner-operators in New Hampshire can expect approximately $3.79/mile, translating to ~$17,055 gross monthly. After estimated expenses of ~$7,895/month, net take-home is approximately $9,160/month. Actual earnings vary by lanes, experience, and negotiation skills.
Our model puts New Hampshire at $3.79/mile for dump truck, against a baseline of $3.25/mile for that equipment class. The state's cost of living index is 115 (High), and the fuel tax is 22.2c/gal. With low freight volume and an owner-operator friendliness score of 6/10, NH is a decent market for dump truck carriers.
The top expenses for dump truck operators in New Hampshire are: fuel (~$3,138/mo), truck payment (~$1,800/mo), insurance (~$682/mo), and maintenance (~$682/mo). New Hampshire's cost of living (high) affects food, lodging, and living expenses. Total estimated monthly expenses: ~$7,895.
Top dump truck freight lanes in the Northeast region include: Newark NJ → Jersey City NJ; Philadelphia PA → Wilmington DE; Boston MA → Quincy MA; Baltimore MD → Annapolis MD. New Hampshire's key freight corridors run along I-93 and I-89, connecting Manchester, Nashua, Concord. Securing consistent round-trip loads minimizes deadhead and maximizes net earnings.
New Hampshire's fuel tax is 22.2 cents/gallon, which is below the national average of ~32c. For a dump truck averaging 5-6 MPG and running ~8,000 loaded miles/month, this translates to ~$333/month in state fuel tax alone.

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