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

You need three things to haul for USA Federal Junk Removal: commercial general liability insurance (minimum $1M aggregate), a truck or trailer combination rated for at least 10,000 lbs, and documented access to a landfill, scrapyard, or transfer station that accepts vehicles and metal. We've been dispatching jobs since 1993 across 38,000+ cities, and our hauler partners earn between $1,600 and $7,100 per job removing dead motorhomes, boats, semi tractors, mobile homes, and hot tubs for national clients like AT&T, State Farm, and Chick-fil-A.

If you already own a rollback, tilt-deck trailer, or heavy-duty wrecker and you're tired of chasing down retail customers who ghost you after the quote, this network puts corporate and homeowner jobs directly in your hands — pre-sold, pre-priced, and ready to haul.

Who We're Looking For

We need owner-operators and small hauling companies with:

• Commercial auto liability and general liability coverage (certificates required)

• Equipment capable of moving 10,000+ lbs — rollback flatbeds, gooseneck trailers, heavy wreckers, or tilt-bed car haulers

• Established disposal relationships at scrap yards, landfills, or transfer stations that accept automobiles, RVs, boats, and metal

• Ability to respond within 48–72 hours of dispatch in your coverage zone

• Professional communication — our clients expect a callback, a confirmed appointment, and a clean job site after removal

You do NOT need:

• A CDL (unless your state requires it for your specific truck weight)

• A junk removal franchise or brand wrap

• A crew — most jobs are one- or two-person hauls

• An office — dispatches come by email and text

What Jobs Actually Look Like

Real dispatch example: A homeowner in Tulsa inherits a 1998 Fleetwood Bounder Class A motorhome with a blown engine, flat tires, and expired tags sitting in a side yard. They call 405-698-4285, upload photos to our AI quote system at /quote, and we dispatch the job to a local hauler for $7,100. The hauler schedules pickup, drags it onto a tilt-deck, scraps the aluminum body and chassis at the local yard, and pockets the difference between payout and disposal cost.

Other common dispatches:

• Dead travel trailers (rotted floors, leaking roofs) — payout from $1,600

• Boats on trailers (fiberglass cruisers, aluminum fishing boats) — payout from $1,299

• Semi tractors (blown turbos, seized engines, salvage titles) — payout from $2,599

• Mobile homes (condemned single-wides) — payout from $3,599

• Hot tubs (cracked shells, broken pumps) — payout from $1,050

• Jet skis (non-running, no titles) — payout from $549

Every job is pre-negotiated. You know the payout before you accept the dispatch.

Why Haulers Stay in the Network

One partner in Oklahoma said in a 5-star review: "Very professional and completed the job fast." That's the standard.

Haulers stay because:

• Pre-sold volume — we handle marketing, phone intake, and quoting; you handle the hookup and the haul

• National corporate contracts — repeat work from insurance carriers, property management companies, and franchise chains

• No retail haggling — the price is set, the customer already agreed, and you're not chasing deposits

• Scrap profit margin — you keep whatever the scrap yard pays on top of the job payout

• Coverage exclusivity — we limit hauler density per ZIP code so you're not competing with ten other network partners in your backyard

The Application Process

Step 1: Submit Your Info Go to the Become a Hauler page on our site. You'll enter your company name, coverage area (city/county or radius), equipment list, and insurance carrier.

Step 2: Insurance Verification We request certificates of insurance for commercial auto and general liability. If your current policy doesn't meet the $1M aggregate, your agent can usually add an umbrella rider for $40–$80/month.

Step 3: Equipment & Disposal Documentation Photos of your truck/trailer setup and a letter or receipt from your scrap yard or landfill showing you have an account in good standing.

Step 4: Test Dispatch We send you a practice dispatch in your area. You provide an estimated pickup date and confirm the process. If it's clean, you're active in the system.

Step 5: Go Live You start receiving dispatches by email and SMS as jobs come in within your declared coverage zone. Accept or decline based on your schedule.

What Disqualifies Applicants

We've turned down haulers for:

• Lapsed or personal-only insurance (we can't dispatch to uninsured trucks)

• No documented disposal access (we won't send jobs to someone dumping illegally on back roads)

• Pattern of no-shows or missed appointments (trust is the entire model)

• Equipment misrepresentation (claiming you have a 10K trailer when you show up with a half-ton pickup)

How Pay Works

You receive a flat payout per job, wired via ACH within 7 business days of upload confirmation (photos of the completed haul and disposal receipt).

Example economics on a $7,100 Class A motorhome job:

• Network payout to you: $7,100

• Your scrap revenue (approx. 8,000 lbs aluminum/steel at $0.15/lb): $1,200

• Your disposal cost (if landfill charges): $200–$400

• Your fuel/labor: $150–$300

• Your net: $7,600–$8,000 for 4–6 hours of work

Not every job has scrap upside, but most do. Travel trailers, boats, and mobile homes yield aluminum, copper wiring, axles, and appliances.

Coverage Zones and Dispatch Frequency

We operate in 38,000+ cities nationwide. Check the coverage map at /coverage to see current demand in your area.

Rural haulers often get fewer dispatches but face less competition. Metro haulers see higher volume but need faster response times. You set your own radius — some partners cover a single county, others run tri-state routes.

Next Steps

If you've got the truck, the insurance, and the dump access, you're 90% of the way there. The haulers who make the most money in this network are the ones who answer the phone, show up on time, and send the photos. It's not complicated.

Get the full requirements and submit your application on the Become a Hauler page.

Questions? Call 405-698-4285 and ask for the hauler network coordinator.

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FAQ

Do I need a CDL to haul for USA Federal Junk Removal? Not unless your state requires a CDL for your specific truck weight and configuration. Most haulers operate under 26,000 lbs GVWR and don't need one. Check your state DOT rules.

How many jobs will I get per month? It varies by coverage area and season. Metro haulers average 4–8 dispatches per month; rural haulers may see 1–3. You control your schedule and can decline jobs that don't fit.

What happens if I damage a driveway or fence during removal? Your general liability insurance covers property damage during hauling operations. We require the $1M policy specifically for this reason. Always photograph the site before and after the job.

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Ready to turn your truck into a profit center? Apply now on the Become a Hauler page and start getting dispatches in your area.