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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average weekly pay for dry bulk owner operator in Michigan is $3,831.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,094.23 and $5,698.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a dry bulk owner operator?

To thrive as a Dry Bulk Owner Operator, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), knowledge of DOT regulations, and experience operating and maintaining bulk hauling equipment. Familiarity with ELD systems, load securement practices, and GPS navigation tools is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to safety, and effective time management set top performers apart in this role. These abilities help ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant transport of dry bulk materials, maximizing profitability and customer satisfaction.

What is a dry bulk owner operator?

A Dry Bulk Owner Operator is an independent truck driver who owns and operates their own truck to haul dry bulk commodities such as sand, cement, grain, or minerals. These materials are typically transported in specialized pneumatic or hopper trailers. As an owner-operator, you are responsible for managing your business, maintaining your equipment, and securing contracts or working with brokers to find loads. This role offers flexibility and higher earning potential but also requires handling expenses like fuel, maintenance, and insurance.

What are the main challenges faced by dry bulk owner operators?

Dry Bulk Owner Operators often contend with variable schedules, weather-related delays, and the strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations during loading and unloading. Managing the maintenance of your own truck and equipment, as well as coordinating with shippers, receivers, and dispatchers, can be demanding but rewarding. Staying organized and proactive is crucial to ensuring consistent deliveries and maintaining good customer relationships. Overcoming these challenges helps build a reliable reputation and can lead to more lucrative hauling opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Dry Bulk Owner Operator job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $199,225 per year, or $95.8 per hour.

Class A CDL Truck Driver - J&M Tank Lines

JMTank.com

Fowlerville, MI • On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

We offer excellent opportunities for Class A Dry Bulk drivers seeking to strive and flourish in the transportation industry, focusing on their professional as well as personal development. No tank or hazmat endorsements required.
Pay
  • $1,200 - $1,600 Average per Week
  • Regional runs - Home weekly
  • Some weekend work required
  • No pneumatic experience required
  • No tank or hazmat endorsement required

Advantages
  • Great balance of home time, pay and benefits
  • Family owned and operated since 1948
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance, starting as low $17/ week
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) w/ company contributions
  • 401(k), with company percentage match
  • Performance and referral bonuses
  • Clean inspection bonus program
  • Weekly pay and many other great benefits
  • 24-hour dispatch
  • Late model equipment
  • Paid tanker training - Orientation
  • No tank or hazmat endorsement required

Be Contacted
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Zip Code *
Years of Verifiable Tractor Trailer Experience * 12-18 Months 18 Months - 2 Years 3-5 Years 6-9 Years 10+ Years *Must meet 18 months minimum experience requirement
Do you have a current CDL-A? * Yes No
Applying as * Driver Owner Operator
Locations of Interest * Americus, GA Athens, AL Barnesville, GA Birmingham, AL Bremen, GA Calera, AL Camp Hill, PA Chattanooga, TN Columbia, SC Fort Worth, TX Holly Springs, GA Houston, TX Marble Falls, TX Mobile, AL Sylacauga, AL Tuscaloosa, AL
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Requirements
  • Minimum 25 years of age
  • Valid Class-A CDL (no endorsements required)
  • Minimum 18 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience

About J&M Tank Lines
J&M Tank Lines, Inc. is a family owned and operated company, running the Southeast and Texas, that has been in business since 1948.
The company founder started the company with a loan of $125 from the People's Bank in Selma, AL, moved his one truck from Selma to Montgomery, AL and the legacy of J&M Tank Lines, Inc. was in motion.
Since that time, J&M Tank Lines, Inc. has expanded to cover primarily the Southeast, from Texas to the Carolinas.
And though business, locations and people have changed over the years, one thing that hasn't changed is the work ethic that transformed a one truck operation into the premier bulk carrier in the industry.

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