Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Nashville, and what the Tennessee rules require before your first load.
Explosive commercial and residential growth across Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties.
Shallow limestone means blast-rock hauling from residential sites is a steady side market here.
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 | $85–$120/hr | $210–$300 |
| Tandem-axle | $105–$150/hr | $270–$380 |
| Tri-axle | $130–$180/hr | $360–$500 |
| Quad / super dump | $145–$205/hr | $430–$610 |
See the full Tennessee 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.
Rogers Group and Vulcan quarries throughout Middle Tennessee.
$5,200–$9,800 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Nashville require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
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