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

USA Federal Junk Removal pays independent haulers between $549 for a jetski removal and up to $7,100 for a Class A motorhome haul — and we've been doing it since 1993. You bring the truck and the hustle; we bring the customers, the payment, and a nationwide reputation backed by corporate clients like AT&T, State Farm, Chick-fil-A, and Frito-Lay. Whether you're in Florida or Montana, the requirements are the same. Here's what it actually takes to get approved and start earning.

The Equipment You Need (No Junk Trucks Allowed)

USA Federal specializes in big assets — dead motorhomes, travel trailers, boats, semi tractors, mobile homes, hot tubs, jetskis. That means we're not looking for box trucks or pickups that haul furniture. You need real towing and hauling capacity:

• Flatbed tow truck (rated for 10,000+ lbs)

• Rollback or tilt-bed (preferred for non-rolling RVs and boats)

• Heavy-duty pickup with gooseneck or fifth-wheel (Class C/travel trailers)

• Semi tractor with lowboy or step-deck (mobile homes, heavy equipment)

• Demolition/rigging equipment (if you also do mobile home demo)

If you show up with a Sprinter van, you're not our guy. We need haulers who can move a 12,000-lb dead Class A motorhome out of a backyard without a crane.

Call 405-698-4285 to discuss what equipment qualifies in your state — some regions need more lowboys, others need more marine haulers.

Insurance & Licensing: The Non-Negotiables

Every hauler in our network must carry:

• General liability insurance ($1 million minimum)

• Commercial auto insurance (covers the tow vehicle and trailer)

• Workers' comp (if you have employees)

• DOT number (if you cross state lines or haul commercial vehicles)

Some states — like California and Texas — require a carrier permit for towing non-consensual vehicles (repos, abandoned RVs). Others, like Florida, need a Class A or B CDL if you're pulling a semi or large motorhome. We'll walk you through your state's specifics, but the baseline is simple: you must be legal, insured, and bonded.

One hauler in our network left a review: "Very professional and completed the job fast." That reputation starts with proper paperwork.

How the Business Model Works

You're an independent contractor, not an employee. Here's the cycle:

• We send you a job (via text/email with photos, location, asset type).

• You quote the haul (we provide a price floor based on our 30+ years of data).

• You schedule and complete (customer already paid us; you just show up).

• We pay you within 7 days (direct deposit, minus our platform fee).

You keep 60–75% of the job price depending on complexity. A $4,100 Class B motorhome job? You're walking with $2,500–$3,000. You control your schedule, your territory, and how many jobs you take.

Get an instant idea of job volume in your area — check our coverage map at /coverage to see how many of our 38,000 cities we serve near you.

What Disqualifies Most Applicants

We reject haulers for three reasons:

• No photos of equipment (we need to see your truck, not your business card)

• Sketchy insurance (expired, wrong type, or "my buddy will add me to his policy")

• No dumping relationships (you need a landfill or salvage yard that'll take a 35-foot fifth-wheel)

If you've been running a tow business or demo crew for a year and have actual disposal connections, you're 90% of the way there.

The Application Process (Takes 48 Hours)

• Submit your info on the "Become a Hauler" page (equipment list, insurance docs, service area).

• We verify and approve (background check, insurance validation).

• Onboarding call (15 minutes — we explain the dispatch system, pricing, and payment).

• First job assignment (usually within a week if you're in a high-demand state).

No franchise fees. No monthly minimums. No territorial exclusivity — if you want to work three counties or three states, that's your call.

Why Haulers Stick With Us

We've been online since 2003 and hauling since 1993. That means:

• Consistent lead flow (corporate contracts keep the pipeline full)

• No customer headaches (they already paid; you just haul)

• Instant credibility (you show up under the USA Federal brand)

• Big-ticket jobs (our average haul is $2,000–$4,000, not $200 sofa runs)

One Colorado hauler told us he quit chasing Craigslist ads after his first month with us. "I just run the jobs you send and cash the checks."

Call 405-698-4285 now if you've got the truck and want to talk to a real person about your state's requirements.

What About Seasonal Demand?

Yes — spring and summer are peak (RV season, boat season, snowbirds getting rid of assets). But we run year-round. Winter jobs often pay more because fewer haulers want to pull a frozen motorhome out of a Michigan driveway in January. If you're willing to work when others won't, you'll stay busy.

Need proof we cover your state? Visit /coverage — we serve all 50 states and nearly 38,000 cities.

Start Earning Next Week

If you've got a flatbed or rollback, current insurance, and a place to dump big assets, you're qualified. Most approved haulers get their first job within 7 days. No bidding wars, no chasing leads, no wondering if the customer will pay.

Apply now on the "Become a Hauler" page — upload your truck photos, insurance certificate, and service area. We'll call you within 48 hours.

Or call 405-698-4285 and ask for the hauler intake team. Tell them what you drive and where you operate. If you meet the bar, we'll get you onboarded and earning by next week.

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FAQ

Do I need a CDL to haul for USA Federal? Depends on your state and the asset. Most Class A motorhome hauls require a CDL if the combined weight exceeds 26,001 lbs. Travel trailers and boats usually don't. We'll clarify during onboarding based on your equipment and location.

How much do haulers actually make per job? Typical range: $549 for a jetski, $1,050–$1,299 for a hot tub, $1,600–$4,100 for RVs, and up to $7,100 for a Class A motorhome. You keep 60–75% depending on distance and complexity. Most haulers average $2,500–$4,000 per job.

Can I work part-time or only take certain types of jobs? Yes. You're an independent contractor — accept the jobs you want, decline the rest. Some haulers only do boats, others only do mobile home demo. You set your own availability and boundaries.