How much do dump truck drivers make an hour?

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  1. zoekatya

    zoekatya Medium Load Member

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    I was wondering what dump truck drivers pay is on average? The standard short dump trucks you see around.
     
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  3. carrkool

    carrkool Heavy Load Member

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    all depends on type of work being done. down here by Pittsburgh one hour job you might make 22.00 hour another 30
     
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  4. Edgar2191

    Edgar2191 Light Load Member

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    15 to 20 in my area but its only seasonal
     
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  5. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    It depends where you live. I made $14/hr in TN over 10 years ago. I know some guys that work for $10/hr.

    Where you live it should be in the high 20's. Either that or get 5 roommates, lol.
     
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  6. cricketc

    cricketc Bobtail Member

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    Depends how many axles,what your hauling,who your hauling it for,and the area you are working. Most for 5 axle combo pays a percent.Most decent owners will pay you 25 % of the gross load.
     
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  7. StayBusyTrucker

    StayBusyTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Not to mention most companies need a couple yrs exp...
     
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  8. Thumper

    Thumper Medium Load Member

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    I made 18 a hour in atlanta but it was not for me I lasted 2 weeks and went back to trucking.
     
  9. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Used to be real good in DFW area. But starting about 15 yrs ago the criminal illegals got into it and now they just undercut each other everyday to pay yesterdays bills. DPS sets up inspection stops at various places nearly every day. They know they will always be able to put at least 20-50 a day out of service. Use old OTR trucks with sleeper still on. LOL Not hard to spot.
     
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  10. Bigrigin

    Bigrigin Light Load Member

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    I haul silica sand on % pay 10-12 loads a day $23 a load to me 45 min round trip
     
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  11. cricketc

    cricketc Bobtail Member

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    This is EXACTLY why I'm going back OTR.. you are so right,not to mention us sales/terminal people got to work day and night just to get the trucks a decent rate..Cut throat part to get into.I sold my truck when it started to get real bad. I still say I made a good move.I'm just South of DFW.
     
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