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.
| 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 |
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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