Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Long Island, and what the New York rules require before your first load.
High-end residential, septic and drainage work, and steady municipal roadwork.
Sand mine to jobsite runs are short and dense — hourly billing almost always beats per-load out here.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $110–$155/hr | $280–$390 |
| Tandem-axle | $140–$195/hr | $360–$510 |
| Tri-axle | $170–$240/hr | $480–$660 |
| Quad / super dump | $195–$275/hr | $570–$800 |
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.
Suffolk County sand mines along the Long Island Expressway corridor.
$9,500–$16,000 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Long Island require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
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