Access our pool of pre-screened dump truck drivers in Colorado. Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL holders with 1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience experience, placed within 24-72 hours.
Demand
moderate
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
29,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Colorado
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Endorsements:None required
Experience:1+ years dump truck or construction hauling experience
Wage Range:$59,000-$76,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Construction zone safety training and awareness
Experience operating hydraulic dump bed controls
Clean driving record — overweight violations are disqualifying
Familiarity with material types and load weight estimation
Colorado Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Colorado
#1
Denver
#2
Colorado Springs
#3
Aurora
#4
Fort Collins
#5
Pueblo
#6
Loveland
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Colorado
Amazon DEN2/DEN3Coors Brewing (Golden)Lockheed MartinBall CorporationWalmart DC (Loveland)
Why Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Colorado
Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West
I-70 and I-25 corridor creates diverse freight lanes
Tech industry growth drives e-commerce distribution
Energy sector (oil, gas, wind) provides specialized freight
Lower taxes than California attract West Coast fleet relocations
What Our Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Colorado Operation
Home daily — dump truck work is almost always local
No tarping, no strapping — load and dump is straightforward
High demand during construction season means consistent hours
Overtime opportunities during road paving and large excavation projects
Lower barrier to entry — Class B CDL sufficient for single-axle trucks
Our typical placement time for dump truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In Colorado, where demand is moderate, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dump Truck drivers in Colorado typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's moderate demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Denver and Colorado Springs tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Colorado need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Colorado has 40+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in Colorado are Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon DEN2/DEN3, Coors Brewing (Golden), Lockheed Martin.
Our Colorado dump truck driver pool draws from 29,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 66% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Denver is the primary distribution hub for the Mountain West.