Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Baltimore, and what the Maryland rules require before your first load.
Port work, warehouse construction along I-95, and city redevelopment.
Whiting-Turner is headquartered here — one subcontractor slot with them can fill a truck's year.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $95–$130/hr | $240–$330 |
| Tandem-axle | $120–$165/hr | $310–$430 |
| Tri-axle | $145–$200/hr | $410–$560 |
| Quad / super dump | $170–$230/hr | $490–$680 |
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.
Vulcan and Martin Marietta quarries in Baltimore County.
$6,200–$11,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Baltimore require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
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