Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Austin, and what the Texas rules require before your first load.
Semiconductor and data-center construction in the northeast corridor plus non-stop residential build-out in Hays and Williamson counties.
Rock-heavy soils mean excavation spoil hauling is a bigger revenue line here than almost anywhere else in Texas.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $95–$130/hr | $240–$320 |
| Tandem-axle | $120–$160/hr | $310–$420 |
| Tri-axle | $145–$195/hr | $410–$540 |
| Quad / super dump | $170–$225/hr | $490–$660 |
Per-load figures assume a 45–75 minute cycle. Use the cycle-time calculator to convert any per-load offer into a real hourly number before you accept it.
Texas Materials, Capitol Aggregates, and Whitestone quarries.
$6,400–$11,200 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Austin require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
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