Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Miami–Fort Lauderdale, and what the Florida rules require before your first load.
Coastal redevelopment, condo demolition and rebuild, and constant fill-import for elevation requirements.
The Lake Belt mine run is the classic Miami cycle — short haul, high frequency, and hourly pricing usually beats per-load.
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 Florida 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.
Lake Belt limerock mines in northwest Miami-Dade supply most of South Florida.
$8,000–$14,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Miami–Fort Lauderdale 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 Florida.
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