Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Memphis, and what the Tennessee rules require before your first load.
Logistics and distribution construction anchored by the FedEx hub plus the Ford BlueOval City corridor.
BlueOval City in Haywood County is pulling trucks from three states — rates there run above the Memphis metro band.
| 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 |
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.
Memphis Stone & Gravel supplies most of the region.
$5,000–$9,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Memphis 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 Tennessee.
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