Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Phoenix, and what the Arizona rules require before your first load.
Semiconductor fabs in north Phoenix, master-planned communities in Buckeye and Queen Creek, and solar-farm site prep.
Summer heat is a maintenance tax — budget for tires and cooling-system service June through September.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $85–$120/hr | $210–$300 |
| Tandem-axle | $105–$150/hr | $270–$390 |
| Tri-axle | $130–$185/hr | $360–$510 |
| Quad / super dump | $145–$210/hr | $430–$620 |
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.
CalPortland, Vulcan, and Salt River Materials.
$6,000–$11,200 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Phoenix 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 Arizona.
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