Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Dallas–Fort Worth, and what the Texas rules require before your first load.
Corporate relocations feeding office, warehouse, and rooftop growth from Frisco to Fort Worth.
The DFW industrial belt along I-35W and Alliance keeps tandem and tri-axle trucks booked through the winter.
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 | $90–$125/hr | $230–$310 |
| Tandem-axle | $115–$155/hr | $300–$400 |
| Tri-axle | $140–$190/hr | $390–$530 |
| Quad / super dump | $160–$215/hr | $470–$640 |
See the full Texas 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.
Martin Marietta Midlothian, TXI, and Hanson pits ring the metroplex.
$6,500–$11,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Dallas–Fort Worth 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 Texas.
Full Texas setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Dallas–Fort Worth right now.
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