Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Orlando, and what the Florida rules require before your first load.
Theme-park capital projects, I-4 corridor infrastructure, and Lake Nona / Horizon West expansion.
Horizon West alone has kept dozens of single-truck operators busy for a decade.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $85–$115/hr | $210–$290 |
| Tandem-axle | $105–$145/hr | $270–$380 |
| Tri-axle | $130–$175/hr | $360–$490 |
| Quad / super dump | $145–$205/hr | $430–$590 |
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.
Central Florida sand mines around Clermont and Sanford.
$6,800–$12,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Orlando 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.
Full Florida setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Orlando right now.
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