Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Midland–Odessa, and what the Texas rules require before your first load.
Permian Basin oilfield pad construction, caliche roads, and frac sand movement.
Rates swing with the rig count. When oil is strong this is the highest-paying dump work in Texas; when it drops, work vanishes fast.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $100–$140/hr | $250–$350 |
| Tandem-axle | $125–$175/hr | $330–$460 |
| Tri-axle | $155–$215/hr | $430–$600 |
| Quad / super dump | $175–$245/hr | $510–$720 |
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.
Private caliche pits leased by operators; access is relationship-based.
$8,000–$14,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Midland–Odessa 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 Midland–Odessa right now.
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