Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Cleveland, and what the Ohio rules require before your first load.
Industrial redevelopment, hospital campus expansion, and ODOT bridge work.
Winter salt hauling from the Cargill mine keeps trucks earning through the January shutdown.
Use these city planning estimates for an initial screen, then verify your quote with the state rate methodology and a measured job cycle.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $75–$110/hr | $190–$270 |
| Tandem-axle | $95–$135/hr | $250–$350 |
| Tri-axle | $115–$165/hr | $320–$460 |
| Quad / super dump | $135–$190/hr | $390–$550 |
See the full Ohio rate guide and pricing methodology
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.
Osborne Concrete & Stone and Shelly Materials.
$5,000–$9,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Cleveland 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 Ohio.
Full Ohio setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Cleveland right now.
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