Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Richmond, and what the Virginia rules require before your first load.
Distribution-center construction along I-95 and steady state-government-funded work.
Luck Stone's hauler program is the fastest path to steady aggregate work in central Virginia.
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 Virginia 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.
Luck Stone and Vulcan quarries around the metro.
$5,400–$10,000 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Richmond 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 Virginia.
Full Virginia setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Richmond right now.
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