How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Dump Truck?
Highway dump trucks can often be driven to their destination, while off-highway articulated and rigid-frame haulers are heavy oversize loads that ride on RGNs. That split makes for a wide price range.
Typical cost ranges
Road-legal dump trucks are sometimes cheapest to drive; off-highway haulers ship as oversize equipment on multi-axle trailers.
| Machine / haul | Typical range |
|---|---|
Highway dump truck (on trailer) | $2.00 – $3.75 / mile |
Articulated dump truck (ADT) Oversize RGN, permits. | $4.00 – $7.50+ / mile |
Large rigid-frame hauler Bed sometimes removed and shipped separately. | Custom multi-load quote |
These are typical market ranges — not a quote. Real pricing depends on the exact machine, route, season, and how fast it needs to move. The fastest way to a firm number is a two-minute call or quote request.
Drive it or ship it?
A road-legal, registered dump truck can sometimes be driven or drive-away delivered, which may beat trailer rates on longer runs. Off-highway articulated and rigid haulers are not street legal and must ship on a trailer as oversize equipment.
Ready for an exact number?
Skip the guesswork and the load-board bidding wars. Tell us the machine and the route, and one specialist prices it direct — permits and all.
(208) 495-2260Frequently asked questions
Can you ship a dump truck on a trailer?
Yes — highway dump trucks ride on step decks or RGNs, and off-highway articulated haulers require multi-axle RGNs with oversize permits.
Is it cheaper to drive a dump truck than ship it?
Sometimes, for a road-legal truck on a long haul. Off-highway haulers are not street legal and must be trailered.