Access our pool of pre-screened dump truck drivers in Maine. 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
low
Adj. Wage
$55,000-$70,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
8,500+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Maine
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:$55,000-$70,000/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
Maine Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Maine
#1
Portland
#2
Bangor
#3
Lewiston
#4
Auburn
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Maine
Bath Iron WorksSAPPI (paper)Hannaford DistributionLobster co-opsCianbro
Why Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Maine
Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates
Timber and paper industry provides consistent flatbed work
Short-haul specialists earn well in tight market
Low competition means good drivers can negotiate
Quality of life attracts drivers tired of congested markets
What Our Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Maine 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 Maine, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Dump Truck drivers in Maine typically earn $55,000-$70,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Portland and Bangor tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Maine need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Maine has 12 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in Maine are Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn. Major employers driving this demand include Bath Iron Works, SAPPI (paper), Hannaford Distribution.
Our Maine dump truck driver pool draws from 8,500+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 58% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Seafood freight (lobster) pays premium rates.