CDL Logistics Driver
Evansville, WI · On-site
Key Responsibilities: - Safely operate semi-trucks, including Hopper Bottom and Live-Floor (Belt ... Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements - Proven experience operating semi-trucks ...
CDL Logistics Driver
Evansville, WI · On-site
Key Responsibilities: - Safely operate semi-trucks, including Hopper Bottom and Live-Floor (Belt ... Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements - Proven experience operating semi-trucks ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
Antioch, TN · On-site
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
Antioch, TN · On-site
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Owner Operators - FRAC SAND Hauling
San Augustine, TX · On-site
$7.5K - $10K/wk
Tri-axle hopper bottom (Ag hopper) * 2-Liberty Box style chassis Truck Requirements * Truck must be ... Must have: * 7-pin power cable * 2-pin power cable (for trailer tarp system) Driver Requirements
Owner Operators - FRAC SAND Hauling
San Augustine, TX · On-site
$7.5K - $10K/wk
Tri-axle hopper bottom (Ag hopper) * 2-Liberty Box style chassis Truck Requirements * Truck must be ... Must have: * 7-pin power cable * 2-pin power cable (for trailer tarp system) Driver Requirements
Owner Operators - FRAC SAND Hauling
Douglas, WY · On-site
$7.5K - $10K/wk
Tri-axle hopper bottom (Ag hopper) * 2-Liberty Box style chassis Truck Requirements * Truck must be ... Must have: * 7-pin power cable * 2-pin power cable (for trailer tarp system) Driver Requirements
Owner Operators - FRAC SAND Hauling
Douglas, WY · On-site
$7.5K - $10K/wk
Tri-axle hopper bottom (Ag hopper) * 2-Liberty Box style chassis Truck Requirements * Truck must be ... Must have: * 7-pin power cable * 2-pin power cable (for trailer tarp system) Driver Requirements
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
CDL A Owner Operator
$4.0K/wk
Class A CDL with Hazmat and TWIC * Clean MVR * Dependable and Customer-Friendly Attitude * Strong ... Home every weekend Hopper Bottom DivisionNet average after fuel $3,000 * $1.87 Loaded / $1.62 Empty ...
Afternoon Class A CDL Feed Truck Driver
Bucyrus, OH · On-site
$29/hr
... driver to add to our feed mill team. Headquartered in Bucyrus, OH, this essential position offers ... Operating semi-tractor hopper bottom unit to pick up bulk ingredients such as soybean meal and ...
Afternoon Class A CDL Feed Truck Driver
Bucyrus, OH · On-site
$29/hr
... driver to add to our feed mill team. Headquartered in Bucyrus, OH, this essential position offers ... Operating semi-tractor hopper bottom unit to pick up bulk ingredients such as soybean meal and ...
Hopper Bottom Driver information
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$9.62 - $13.20
19% of jobs
$13.85 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.20 - $16.78
34% of jobs
$19.47 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.78 - $20.37
29% of jobs
$20.37 - $23.95
7% of jobs
$23.95 - $27.53
3% of jobs
$27.53 - $31.12
1% of jobs
$31.12 - $34.70
0% of jobs
$34.70 - $38.29
1% of jobs
$38.29 - $41.87
2% of jobs
$41.87 - $45.45
1% of jobs
$45.45 - $49.04
2% of jobs
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$21
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How much do hopper bottom driver jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for hopper bottom driver in the United States is $21.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hopper Bottom Driver, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Hopper Bottom Driver, you need a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), a clean driving record, and experience with bulk hauling operations. Familiarity with truck maintenance, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and loading/unloading grain or aggregate materials is typically required. Strong time management, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient transport of goods, adherence to regulations, and reliable service for clients.
What are hopper bottom drivers?
Hopper bottom drivers are professional truck drivers who operate trucks equipped with hopper bottom trailers. These trailers have sloped floors and bottom discharge doors designed to haul and unload bulk commodities such as grain, feed, fertilizer, and other loose materials. The job involves transporting these materials from farms, factories, or ports to processing plants, storage facilities, or distribution centers. Hopper bottom drivers are responsible for safe loading, secure transportation, and proper unloading of bulk goods, often traveling long distances and adhering to safety and transportation regulations.
What is the difference between Hopper Bottom Driver vs Flatbed Driver?
| Aspect | Hopper Bottom Driver | Flatbed Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Commercial Driver's License (CDL) | CDL |
| Work Environment | Transporting bulk commodities like grain, sand, or gravel in hopper trailers | Hauling large, flat loads such as construction materials on flatbed trailers |
| Industry Usage | Freight, agriculture, construction | Construction, manufacturing, logistics |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Hopper Bottom Drivers and Flatbed Drivers both require a CDL and work in freight transportation, but Hopper Bottom Drivers specialize in hauling bulk commodities using hopper trailers, often in agriculture and construction sectors. Flatbed Drivers transport large, flat loads like building materials. The main differences lie in the trailer type and cargo, though both roles share similar credentials and work environments.
What are some common challenges Hopper Bottom Drivers face during their routes, and how can they prepare for them?
Hopper Bottom Drivers often encounter challenges such as variable weather conditions, long hours on the road, and the need to efficiently load and unload bulk materials. Being prepared involves staying updated on weather forecasts, maintaining good communication with dispatch and customers, and having a solid understanding of safe loading and unloading procedures. Additionally, drivers benefit from organizational skills to manage paperwork and delivery schedules, as well as a proactive approach to truck maintenance to minimize downtime.
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Job description
Description
CDL Logistics Driver
Join our dedicated team as a dependable and safety-conscious CDL Logistics Driver, where your expertise will play a vital role in transporting essential agricultural products. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work environment with long-standing driver retention, with many team members serving for decades. If you are committed to safety, reliability, and efficiency, we invite you to become part of our growing organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate semi-trucks, including Hopper Bottom and Live-Floor (Belt) trailers, in compliance with all traffic laws and defensive driving practices
- Ensure timely daily pickup and delivery of agricultural commodities such as seed, grain, fertilizer, and other products
- Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections and routine vehicle maintenance to ensure safety and compliance
- Utilize pallet jacks to load and unload products from dry vans when necessary
- Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation
-Clean truck thoroughly between product changes to prevent contamination
-Secure loads properly to prevent damage during transit
Skills and Qualifications:
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
- Proven experience operating semi-trucks, preferably in agricultural or similar freight environments
- Strong knowledge of traffic laws, safety regulations, and defensive driving techniques
- Ability to perform pre-trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently
- Physical ability to load and unload products using pallet jacks when required
We offer a supportive company culture that values safety, reliability, and employee growth. Join us to be part of a team that appreciates long-term commitment and provides opportunities for professional development in the transportation and agricultural industries.
Benefits:
Full-time benefit eligibility begins the 1st of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (with Employer contributions), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Insurance, Group Accident Insurance, Group Hospital Insurance, Legal Shield, and ID Shield.
401K company match up to 6% and 100% vested day one.
Paid Parental Leave.
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
100% Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
Company-Paid Training and Development Opportunities: Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications & Licenses, and more.
Company Clothing Annual Allowance.
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