Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Bay Area, and what the California rules require before your first load.
Tech campus construction, seismic retrofits, and export-soil hauling from deep-basement projects.
Contaminated-soil hauling requires manifests and certified disposal — it pays the most and locks out casual competitors.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $115–$165/hr | $290–$410 |
| Tandem-axle | $145–$205/hr | $380–$530 |
| Tri-axle | $175–$250/hr | $490–$700 |
| Quad / super dump | $205–$285/hr | $590–$840 |
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.
Graniterock, Vulcan, and Central Concrete.
$10,500–$18,000 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Bay Area require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
Estimate your premium →LLC, EIN, USDOT number, state motor carrier registration, and permits are all state-level in California.
Full California setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Bay Area right now.
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