Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Texas
Access our pool of pre-screened dump truck drivers in Texas. 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
very high
Adj. Wage
$57,000-$73,000/year
Placement
24-72 hours
State Pool
185,000+
CDL Required
Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR)
Dump Truck Driver Requirements in Texas
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:$57,000-$73,000/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
Texas Market for Dump Truck Drivers
Top Cities for Dump Truck Hiring in Texas
#1
Dallas
#2
Houston
#3
San Antonio
#4
Austin
#5
Fort Worth
#6
El Paso
#7
Laredo
Employers Driving Dump Truck Demand in Texas
Amazon (25+ FCs)Toyota (San Antonio)Port of HoustonTesla (Austin)Walmart (10+ DCs)
Why Hire Dump Truck Drivers in Texas
Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state
No state income tax — the ultimate recruiting advantage
Laredo is the #1 US-Mexico land port by value
Houston port is #1 in US for total tonnage
DFW is the largest inland freight market in the country
What Our Dump Truck Drivers Bring to Your Texas 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
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Hiring Dump Truck Drivers in Texas — FAQ
Our typical placement time for dump truck drivers is 24-72 hours. In Texas, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dump Truck drivers in Texas typically earn $57,000-$73,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) requirement. Dallas and Houston tend to offer the highest rates.
Dump Truck drivers in Texas need a Class A or Class B (depending on truck GVWR) CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Texas has 250+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dump truck driver demand in Texas are Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (25+ FCs), Toyota (San Antonio), Port of Houston.
Our Texas dump truck driver pool draws from 185,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 68% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Largest freight market in the US — more truck tonnage than any state.