Have you ever wanted to abandon the 9-5 grind and be your own boss?  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, independent contractors make up 6.5% of the nation’s population.  The figures are rising and are expected to continue to climb.  So, maybe it’s not a bad idea. 

If you’ve decided to take the plunge, you’ll need to figure out what type of work you want to do.  If you like the idea of driving and making deliveries, a Dump Truck business may be the perfect fit for you.

Dump Truck Jobs

Dump Truck drivers can drive for other businesses or can be owners and operators of their own trucks.  Owning your own truck presents great opportunities to make more than an hourly or salaried wage.  Who doesn’t want that?

Dump Truck jobs often involve hauling dirt, sand, rocks, garbage, coal, or gravel.  Dump Truck drivers are also employed to move construction materials to job sites. and to remove debris from the site after the job is completed.  Snow removal is another popular jobDump Truck drivers hire out to do. 

Work may come through independent means, or you may land a government contract with the Department of Transportations (DOTs) or another company that hires to on to drive exclusively for them.  Subcontracting under another company is another option which is often a good way to get started.

Benefits of Owning a Dump Truck Business

Being the owner-operator of a dump truck is loaded with benefits. With over 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the US, Dump Truck drivers are classified under the category of Heavy and Tractor-trailer sector. 

Some of the benefits that make being a DT driver so desirable are freedom, plenty of profit, low overhead, and available options. 

What You Will Need to Get Rolling

• CDL license.  To drive a Dump Truck, you’ll need a commercial driver’s license, For a truck that tows less than 10,000 pounds of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, a Class B CDL will be required. Driving a Dump Truck that’s over 10,000 pounds of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, you’ll need a Class A CDL.  A Class A allows you to operate a tractor-trailer Dump Truck too.
• CBT Certificate.  Although it’s not mandatory, a CBT certificate is beneficial.
• HAZMAT.  For some specialized jobs, you’ll need a HAZMAT certification.
• Commercial Insurance.  Commercial insurance on your Dump Truck business is wise.
• Tax ID.  A tax identification number (or the use of your Social Security number) is a requirement of being an independent contractor. 
• Customers.  You won’t have much business unless you have customers. 
• A Dump Truck.  Last, but certainly not least, you’ll need a Dump Truck to do your services with.

Types of Dump Trucks

Dump Trucks (also called tipper trucks) come in a variety of weights and sizes from a number of different manufacturers.  Some are diesel-powered and others run on gasoline.  You’ll find them available in your choice of automatic or standard transmissions.

If you are in the market for a Dump Truck, MJ TruckNation can get you in a great one at a rock-bottom price.  Call us at (561) 220-9992.