Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Sacramento, and what the California rules require before your first load.
Valley residential growth, levee and flood-control work, and state infrastructure spending.
Teichert is both the biggest supplier and a major contractor — getting on their hauler list changes your year.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $100–$135/hr | $250–$340 |
| Tandem-axle | $125–$170/hr | $330–$440 |
| Tri-axle | $155–$205/hr | $430–$580 |
| Quad / super dump | $175–$240/hr | $510–$700 |
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.
Teichert Materials dominates the region's aggregate.
$8,500–$15,000 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Sacramento 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 California.
Full California setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Sacramento right now.
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