Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Hampton Roads, and what the Virginia rules require before your first load.
Naval facility work, port expansion, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel program.
Base access requires credentialing — get it early and you'll face far less competition.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $80–$115/hr | $200–$280 |
| Tandem-axle | $100–$140/hr | $260–$370 |
| Tri-axle | $120–$175/hr | $340–$480 |
| Quad / super dump | $140–$200/hr | $410–$580 |
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.
Barge-served aggregate terminals along the Elizabeth River.
$5,400–$10,200 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Hampton Roads 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 Virginia.
Full Virginia setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Hampton Roads right now.
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