What It Takes to Become a USA Federal Junk Removal Hauler in Your State

You can earn $1,600 to $7,100 per haul removing dead motorhomes, mobile homes, boats, and semi tractors as an independent contractor for USA Federal Junk Removal. The company has operated since 1993 and covers 38,000 cities nationwide, serving corporate clients like AT&T, State Farm, and Frito-Lay. Most haulers already own tow trucks, rollback rigs, or demo equipment — this network lets you fill gaps in your schedule with guaranteed work. Here's exactly what you need to qualify, what the company expects, and how the money flows.

Equipment You Actually Need (Not the Wish List)

USA Federal doesn't require a specific truck brand or a fleet. You need one reliable asset that can handle big loads:

• Rollback or flatbed tow truck (Class A/B motorhomes, boats, jetskis)

• Gooseneck or tilt-deck trailer rated 14,000+ lbs (travel trailers, mobile home frames after demo)

• Dump trailer or box truck (hot tub removal, heavy appliance hauls)

• Excavator or skid-steer access (mobile home teardowns — you can rent for specific jobs)

You don't need all of these. Haulers with a single 3/4-ton truck and a gooseneck trailer clear $1,600–$4,100 per motorhome haul in many markets. The company matches jobs to your rig — if you can't winch a 35-foot Class A, they won't send it your way.

Licensing and insurance floors:

• Commercial general liability ($1M minimum)

• Auto liability for your tow rig

• DOT/MC numbers if you cross state lines commercially (varies by state — know your rules)

• Business license or LLC (most states require it for contract work)

If you already haul cars or scrap, you're 90% there. USA Federal doesn't demand exclusive contracts — you keep your existing clients and take their jobs when it fits your calendar.

How Jobs Flow to You (and What You Control)

You don't sit by the phone waiting. Here's the real sequence:

• Customer requests a quote through the website AI tool or calls 405-698-4285.

• USA Federal assigns the job to haulers in the coverage area who've indicated availability.

• You get a text or email with the asset type, location, access notes (e.g., "stuck in muddy backyard, needs winch"), and the payout.

• You accept or decline — no penalty for passing. Some haulers only take weekend jobs; others block out summer.

• You schedule pickup directly with the customer, haul to your disposal site (scrapyard, landfill, demo lot), and submit proof of disposal.

• You invoice — net-30 payment by check or ACH.

The customer already paid USA Federal before you arrive. You're not collecting cash at the door or chasing deadbeats. Your job is the physical work and the disposal receipt.

What one hauler said: "Very professional and completed the job fast" — that 5-star review came from a mobile home teardown in Oklahoma where the hauler cleared the pad in six hours and walked away with $3,599.

The Money Math (What You Keep vs. What They Keep)

USA Federal quotes the customer a total price. You receive a percentage of that total as your haul fee — typically 60–75%, depending on the asset and your market. Here's what that looks like on common jobs:

| Asset | Customer Pays | Your Cut (Approx.) | |-------|---------------|--------------------| | Dead Class A motorhome | $7,100+ | $4,500–$5,300 | | Class C motorhome | $1,600+ | $1,000–$1,200 | | Travel trailer | $1,099+ | $700–$850 | | Mobile home (full demo) | $3,599+ | $2,300–$2,700 | | Hot tub | $1,050+ | $650–$800 | | Boat (20–30 ft) | $1,299+ | $850–$1,000 |

Your expenses: fuel, dump fees (usually $40–$150 per ton), equipment wear. On a typical mobile home haul, you might spend $400 in dump fees and $100 in diesel — your net is still $1,800+ for a day's work.

Scrap value is yours to keep if the yard pays for metal. A dead Class A motorhome frame might fetch $200–$600 at the scrapyard on top of your haul fee. USA Federal doesn't claim scrap revenue.

What Disqualifies Haulers (the Honest List)

The company has removed contractors for:

• No-shows — if you accept a job and ghost the customer, you're done.

• Damage claims — dragging a motorhome through a customer's fence without insurance to cover it.

• Disposal shortcuts — dumping a hot tub in a ditch instead of a licensed landfill (the company audits disposal receipts).

• Ugly customer interactions — shouting matches, fishing for cash tips, leaving a mess.

You're representing a 30-year-old national brand. Corporate clients like Chick-fil-A expect the same professionalism in Tulsa as in Tampa. If you treat this like a side hustle where "good enough" is the standard, you won't last.

How to Apply (the Actual Process)

Go to the Become a Hauler page on the USA Federal website. You'll upload:

• Proof of insurance (declarations page)

• Photos of your truck/trailer

• Business license or EIN

• Coverage area (the ZIP codes you're willing to serve)

Someone from the contractor team calls you within 48–72 hours to verify your rig and walk through a sample job. If you pass, you're in the system. First jobs usually come within two weeks, depending on your market.

You can also call 405-698-4285 to ask questions before applying — they'll tell you if your market is saturated or if they're actively recruiting.

Check the coverage map at /coverage to see how many cities in your state are already served. Gaps mean opportunity.

Why Owner-Operators Stay (Beyond the Obvious Money)

Steady winter work: RV and mobile home removals spike in fall/winter when owners prepare properties for sale. If your core business is seasonal, this fills the trough.

No marketing cost: You're not buying Google ads or printing flyers. USA Federal's site (online since 2003) and AI quote tool generate the leads.

Skill overlap: If you already demo structures, tow vehicles, or haul scrap, you're using the same equipment and disposal relationships. It's incremental revenue, not a new business.

Reputation leverage: Completing jobs for a national company with Fortune 500 clients adds weight to your brand when you bid local work.

FAQ

Do I need a CDL to haul motorhomes for USA Federal? It depends on your state and whether you cross state lines. In most states, a Class A motorhome on a rollback under 26,001 lbs combined weight doesn't require a CDL for intrastate work. If you're towing a 30-foot fifth-wheel across state lines commercially, you likely need a CDL and DOT number. Know your state's rules — USA Federal expects you to operate legally, but they don't provide DOT compliance advice.

How many jobs can I expect per month? It varies wildly by market. Haulers near metro areas (Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta) might get 4–8 offers per month. Rural haulers in states like Montana or Wyoming might see 1–2. You control how many you accept. Some haulers take every job; others cherry-pick the high-dollar motorhome hauls and skip the jetskis.

What happens if I damage a customer's driveway during removal? Your insurance covers it — that's why the $1M liability minimum exists. You file a claim, the customer gets compensated, and USA Federal expects you to document what happened. Repeated damage claims (even if insured) will get you removed from the network because they hurt the brand.

Ready to Haul?

If you've got the truck, the insurance, and the work ethic to show up on time and finish clean, apply on the Become a Hauler page today. USA Federal has been matching big-asset jobs to independent haulers since 1993 — you're joining a proven system, not a startup experiment. Call 405-698-4285 with questions or check /coverage to see demand in your area.